Sandalwood is a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and, unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods. Sandalwood is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.

2025年1月17日 · sandalwood, (genus Santalum), genus of about 25 species of semiparasitic plants of the family Santalaceae, especially the fragrant wood of the true, or white, sandalwood, Santalum album. The group is distributed throughout southeastern Asia, Australia, and islands of the South Pacific.

Tracing the origins of sandalwood, you find its roots deeply embedded in ancient cultures across the globe. This fragrant, versatile wood has held sacred symbolism for millennia, used in traditional medicinal practices and spiritual rituals from India to the Middle East.

2022年9月7日 · Sandalwood (Santalum sp.) is a large shrub or tree hardy in zones 10 and 11. While there are over 100 species of sandalwood plants, most varieties are native to India, Hawaii, or Australia. Depending on variety and location, sandalwood may grow as 10 foot tall (3 m.) shrubs or trees up to 30 feet tall (9 m.).

2024年3月21日 · From its aromatic allure to its ecological importance, the sandalwood tree embodies a rich tapestry of attributes that have captivated civilizations for centuries. The sandalwood tree (Santalum album) possesses a distinct set of characteristics that contribute to its significance and allure:

Santalum album is a small tropical tree, and the traditional source of sandalwood oil. It is native to Indonesia (Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands), the Philippines, and Western Australia. [2] . It is commonly known as the true sandalwood, white sandalwood, or Indian sandalwood.

2022年7月30日 · From its medicinal uses and Buddhist connections to its arrival in China and flourishing trade in Asia, sandalwood, with its heady scent, has been sought after for over three millennia.

Santalum spicatum, the Australian sandalwood, also Waang and other names (Noongar) and Dutjahn (Martu), is a tree native to semi-arid areas at the edge of Southwest Australia, in the state of Western Australia. It is also found in South Australia, where it is protected and listed as a vulnerable species.

2024年9月18日 · Sandalwood essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties that may offer some health benefits. However, more research is necessary to understand these...

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