Red Sandalwood (Chipped/Powder)

Red Sandalwood - Pterocarpus santalinus - from India, available in chipped or powdered form. Red Sandalwood is primarily used as a base ingredient and combustion agent for making incense sticks and cones.

Available in Chipped or Powdered form.

Family: Papilionaceae

Synonyms: sap is sometimes called "kino"

Origin: throughout the tropics

Parts Used: wood, bark

Aroma Description: mellow woody aroma - used as an incense base material

Emotional Attributes: cleansing/purifying

Cosmetic Uses: none known; perhaps used as a coloring agent for creams, etc.

Culinary Uses: used as a coloring agent in canned food products, spice mixtures, sauces, etc.

Medicinal Attributes: anti-diabetic properties, also used as a coloring agent in medicines

Element Association: Air

Magical Associations: Purifying - see Emotional Attributes on Cleansing/Purifying

Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo

Planetary Association: Mercury

Season: Spring, Autumn

Aromatic Note: Base note

Essential Oil: None

Mixes Well With: can be used as a base material for virtually any incense recipe Medical Disclaimer: Information on this web site is for entertainment purposes only. This information is NOT intended as medical advice or for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.

Prices: Per 1 oz. (28 grams) $4.35 Per 4 oz. (112 grams) $15.00
Per lb. (454 grams) $55.00 - Save over 20%!