Health Benefits of Sandalwood (Chandan)
Sandalwood has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-dysentery, and antihelmintic properties.
For the heart - it lowers cholesterol and prevents heart attack.
For kidney - red/white sandalwood decoction is beneficial as it increases the filtration rate, also decreases the inflammations.
For skin - sandalwood gives moisture and shine to the skin, also helps to improve the tone of the skin. Also, it rejuvenates the skin and prevents pre-aging wrinkles.
For lips - sandalwood oil is also beneficial for chapped lips and prevents further infections.
In diaper rash - a dusting of sandalwood powder is beneficial and gives a soothing effect to the skin.
For acne - sandalwood is the best acne and acne scar remover, as it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Insomnia - it has an anti-anxiety effect, it relaxes the mind and induces sleep.
For peripheral neuropathy - sandalwood oil is useful to reduce the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
For hormonal imbalance - sandalwood fragrance inhalation reduce the hormonal imbalance and menopausal symptoms.
For the gastrointestinal tract - it gives smoothening effect and heals the ulcers quickly.
For mouth ulcers - it heals also mouth ulcers and burning the tongue.
For prickly heat - it gives soothing in the hot weather to the skin, as it absorbs sweat, relieves itching, and gives a beautiful aroma.
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