Red Sandalwood (pterocarpus santalinus) has been used for over 4 thousand years in India and the Near East. It has a calming and stabilizing effect on the mind, body, and spirit, which is why it has been used in meditation by traditional Hindus and Buddhists for centuries. Burn Red Sandalwood shavings or use in sachets and baths. Sprinkle areas to cleanse of negativity.

Red sandalwood, also known as Rakta Chandana, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine as an antiseptic, wound-healing agent, and as an anti-acne treatment. Red sandalwood powder can be made into a paste with honey and water and used directly on the face. It can also be combined with ashwagandha and cosmetic clays or mud for a detoxifying facial. Red sandalwood is used in soap to yield a dark maroon to purple colour.

Red Sandalwood comes from an entirely different species (Pterocarpus Santalinus), to the Sandalwood known for its beautiful essential oil (Santalaceae Santalum) and is related to the legume family, and grows in the Caribbean and Indonesia as well as India. It is used to balance digestion and skin health, and also helps balance purification through the sweat glands and skin.

This is herb grade red sandalwood shavings.