African sandalwood e.o. is obtained by steam distillation of the wood. Amber to light brown viscous oil with woody-balsamic tones.
Main Components: sesquiterpenes, amorphene, brachyl oxide, cadinene, copaenol, copaenal.
Actions*: antiseptic, antifungal, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, antiinflammatory, sedative, hypotensive.
Applications*: depression, stress, bronchitis, acne, perfume fixative.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, avoid during pregnancy, do not ingest.