Recipe for October 2007
The sandal tree, botanically known as Santalum Album belongs to the family Santalaceae. The sandal tree grows almost exclusively in the forests of Karnataka, followed by Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, Timor Islands of Indonesia etc. As the tree grows, the essential oil develops in the roots and heartwood, which requires at least 15 to 20 years. Full maturity is reached after 60 to 80 years. Vietnam and New Caledonia have well controlled plantations of genuine Sandalwood. The best quality oil comes from the Indian provinces of Mysore and Tamil Nadu, where the harvest of Sandalwood trees are protected by the state government.
The tree is medium sized 12-15 meters tall and reaches its full maturity in 60 to 80 years, which is when the center of the slender trunk (the heart wood) has achieved its greatest oil content. Both the heartwood and roots are fragrant and contain the oil; the bark and sapwood however are odorless.
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Dry skin moisturizing cream
(Aromatherapy Skin Care from Sandalwood)
Ingredients
- 4 fl. oz. almond oil
- 3 fl. oz. rosewater
- 1/2 oz. beeswax
- 10 drops rose
- 5 drops lavender
- 4 drops bergamot
- 8 drops patchouli
- 8 drops sandalwood
Method
- Melt the wax and the almond oil in a double boiler
- Reduce the heat and add the rosewater gradually in a thin stream, while vigorously stirring the mixture
- As soon as the water is incorporated, remove from heat
- When the mixture cools and turns creamy, add the essential oils
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