Sandal Wood

Source Known as yellow sandal wood Obtained from

Santalum album Santalaceae

Cultivation & Collection Must be grown slowly in arid situations upon poor & stony soil to yield largest portion of oil Tree is uprooted ,roughly deprived of its bark & part of sap wood Trunk is cut in to lengths of 1 mt at depots & trimmed Roots are also freed from bark Logs sent to London / to Bombay – London In India its cultivation is under Govt monopoly & periodical auctions are made in mysore

Description Yellowish / pale reddish Hard & heavy but splits easily Has strong fragrant odour & slightly bitter taste T.S Shows alternating lighter & darker zones Medullary rays are very fine & close Vessels are mostly solitary ,occasionally arranged in groups

Constituents Volatile oil in all the elements of wood ∞ & β santalol

USES Mfg of boxes & in carvings In perfumery Stimulant Disinfectant for genito - urinary tact Antiseptic Used for Soothing action on dry & inflammed skin Has aphrodisiac properties