Sandalwood has a soft balsamic, dry woody, masculine, musky, oriental, sensual and slightly spicey scent. It's scent is relaxing, soothing and uplifting. The oil is light yellow and is distilled from the wood of the tree.

Sandalwood is:

antiseptic
anti-fungal
antispasmodic
astringent
diuretic
expectorant
sedative
insecticide
warming
calming
antioxidant
purifying
opening
grounding

Common uses include treating:

acne
cystitis
depression
menstrual problems
skin infections
urinary tract infections
dry cough
laryngitis
sore throat
nervous tension
obsession
grief
muscle spasms
herpes
bronchitis

This oil blends very well with cypress, frankincense, lemon, myrrh, ylang ylang, patchouly, spruce, rose and jasmine.
It is found in these blends: Acceptance, Brain Power, Dream Catcher, Forgiveness, Gathering, Harmony, Inner Child, Inspiration, Magnify Your Purpose, Passion, Release, 3 Wise Men, Trauma Life and White Angelica.

Do you grow lavender?

Make your own eye pillow. Add 1/2 cup dried lavender buds to 3/4 cup flax seeds. Use a 7x10 inch (18x25cm) piece of fabric (satin is really nice) and fold it lengthwise so that you end up with a 3.5x10 rectangle. Sew up one short end and the long side. Turn in-side-out, fill with the flax seeds and lavender, and slip stitch the last short side closed. You may fill it with more lavender and flax seeds if you like it fuller.

For a relaxing, sensual massage:

2 drops Sandalwood

2 drops Jasmine

2 drops Ylang ylang

Add these oils to 1 tablespoon (15ml) carrier oil and enjoy a wonderful massage.