Sandalwood essential oil is made from the Santalum tree wood and it has been proven to provide numerous health benefits. This oil is considerably expensive, so scented candles and incense sticks are often used as more affordable alternatives.
One of the main compounds of Sandalwood is – santalol. It gives the Sandalwood its distinctive fragrance, is considered as a natural sedative so it helps you fall asleep. Tannin is another component of Sandalwood that stops bleeding, tightens loose tissues, prevents infections and heals damaged skin.Due to its specific properties, breathing in sandalwood aromatic fragrance can help you fall asleep more easily, relieve anxiety and lift melancholy. It will help you subdue feelings of irritability and aggression, promote openness and compassion and enhance benefits of meditation.
To burn this stick incense, simply place it in an incense holder, or other stable location, and light the end. Blow it out so that it is only smoldering. Either leave it to burn and permeate the room, or carry it with you to cleanse all of the rooms in your house.
