Health Benefits of Chandana (Sandalwood)
Many diseases are treated with sandalwood, such as burning sensations, fevers, diabetes, skin diseases, urinary problems, jaundice, blood-related problems, and many more.
Chandana plant has diterpene lactones, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols, and many more compounds.
Its benefits also include antiseptic, aphrodisiac, memory booster, anxiolytic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and hypotensive effects.
It is mostly used to treat skin conditions and improve body odour.
Skin diseases: As it has a cold potency, it helps to improve skin tone and treat skin diseases.
Cut and wounds: The plant also helps the scar to heal faster and better.
Infertility: Infertility can also be treated with it as it is a natural aphrodisiac.
Blood disorders: The benefits of sandalwood include cleansing the blood and treating jaundice.
Inflammation and irritation: Inflammation and redness caused by poison, infection, or bites are treated with it.
Memory booster: Particularly in young children, the medicinal plant enhances the brain's capacity for grasping, memory, and attention.
Diabetes: It aids in lowering blood sugar, particularly in cases of vata and pitta prameha (diabetes).
Burning sensations: The external application of Chandana is beneficial for treating burning sensations throughout the body or in any part of it.
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