Aromatherapy knows how much sandalwood
Sandalwood Archives
Name: Sandal wood
Scientific name: Santalum album
Plant family: Sandalwood in the family Sandalwood
Extraction method: distillation
Extraction site: wood heart
Origin: India, Australia
Plant characteristics
Sandalwood essential oil is extracted from the wooden heart of the trunk, with the energy of connecting with the self, helping people and me to merge, can not see the self, but the self is everywhere, no longer need to exert efforts on shaping the self. Let people have the arrogance of lifting weights, and they can lift and put down.
Sandalwood essential oil extraction is not easy, usually more than 30 years old tree formula can be used to extract essential oils. Slow growth brings people the wisdom of slow life, not the ultimate splendor of fireworks, but the plain happiness of thin water and long streams. Just like the life philosophy of "tasting happiness in a small mouth", I know how to appreciate the mountains and rivers in the light wind.
chemical composition
Sandalwood is dominated by sesquiterpoise macromolecules, with a calm odor and viscous texture, with a strong balance of energy. It can balance immune function, balance endocrine glands, and can balance emotions well, so that people have an open-minded attitude.
Balanced traits are reflected on a psychological level, can fuse seemingly extreme sides, making people both serious and enthusiastic, easily moved and emotionally strong. Help us not to cling to one thought, to merge conflict and extremes, and to live peacefully with the world around us, bad emotions, nature, disease, etc.
At the physical level, the balance trait response can balance the functions of various systems in the body, improve problems such as vertigo, stabilize the overly active people (such as arteries, thyroid, etc.), and at the same time promote the sluggish and non-flowing people (such as veins, lymph).
Psychological efficacy
Soothing, calming the mind, has a calming effect on nervous tension and restlessness, and can improve self-awakening.
Sandalwood has a sacred woody aroma, in the East and religion closely related, for hundreds of years, sandalwood has been used as a medium of religion, meditation, often used to meditate on the Buddha, giving people a sense of tranquility and distance. It is very helpful for relieving nervous tension and relaxing muscles.
Physiological efficacy
1. Respiratory system
Sandalwood is one of the most suitable essential oils for the treatment of chronic bronchitis (especially suitable for persistent, irritating dry cough) and has a good effect on increased mucus from lung infections, sore throat, and dry cough. In the case of respiratory infections, sandalwood can make patients feel comfortable and help them sleep.
2. Digestive system
Stimulates intestinal fluids, soothes the muscles of the digestive system and is suitable for heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and gastroenteritis.
3. Reproductive/urinary system
The most important medical functions are as a powerful urethral fungicide, diuretic, disinfection, suitable for chronic reproductive /urinary tract infections, such as: cystitis and gonorrhea, etc., have a purifying function for sexual organs; massage the kidneys with sandalwood essential oil can clear blood and anti-inflammatory; have aphrodisiac properties, can promote the secretion of the vagina, improve frigidity and impotence, antispasmodic, bring relaxation and happiness.
4. Immune system
Sandalwood has good antibacterial power, although the effect is relatively slow, but it can be used for a long time, and the healing is delicate and deep, preventing bacterial infection.
5. Muscles/joints
Relax and soothe muscle fatigue.
Skin efficacy
The sesquiterpene alcohol contained in sandalwood has a gentle effect on promoting skin regeneration, and has a good effect on chronic skin problems and aging skin maintenance. Its powerful balancing properties are ideal for both oily and dry skin. The moisturizing effect is obvious and is especially effective in improving the skin itching, inflammation and eczema.
It softens the skin, maintains the moisture retention of the dermis layer, improves the appearance of itching, inflammation and eczema on the skin, and its antibacterial effect can improve facial blisters and wound infections.
Precautions
Due to its good calming effect, avoiding use in times of depression may make the mood less depressed.
Body and mind stress-relieving aromatherapy formula
Sandalwood 30%
Orange 20%
Orange Blossom 20%
Bergamot 30%
sandalwood
tangerine
Orange blossom
bergamot
Recipe Interpretation:
After a busy day, come home and use the power of the aroma to switch between leisurely and relaxing rhythms!
Sandalwood has a sacred woody aroma, is closely related to religion in the East, and is often used to meditate on the Buddha, giving people a sense of tranquility and distance. It is very helpful for relieving nervous tension and relaxing muscles.
Tangerine essential oil contains methyl o-aminobenzoate, an ester that has a powerful relaxing effect, relieves depression, soothes anxiety, and is safe.
The fragrance of orange blossom can make the heart stronger, have greater courage to face any problems, and sometimes, can also heal inner trauma.
The bright, ornate aroma of bergamot can adjust the state of the human body and mind. The aroma of bergamot can make you feel relaxed and feel the freedom of the heart.