Sandalwood Essential Oil

This essential oil is diluted down to a 3% ratio in jojoba oil. Parts Used Roots and heartwood   Botanical Name Santalum spicatum   Extraction Method Steam distilled   Note Classification Base   Aroma Soft, woody, extremely tenacious and somewhat balsamic   Overview  Used as a substitute for Indian Sandalwood in perfumery. Australian Sandalwood represents an ecologically responsible alternative to traditional Indian Sandalwood. A report published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research stated: "analysis showed that Western Australian sandalwood is related to East Indian sandalwood in terms of constituents." Australian Sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, is presently being produced in a sustainable, environmentally-responsible manner through ethically managed plantations. Western Australia is home to the world's largest sustainable Sandalwood reserve - 1.6 million kilometers, or roughly 3 times the size of France. Efforts are also underway to involve Aboriginal communities in equit