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Actions and use:
Aromatherapy:
The sandalwood oil acts as a
distinctive antidepressive
and sedative, thus it
has been used in cases of depression, insomnia, nervous tension
and stress. During the 4000 years of uninterrupted use, the
sandalwood oil has been appreciated as an exquisite aphrodisiac
and even today it has still been used efficiently for treatment
of frigidity and impotence. As an antispasmodic and
antiphlogistic, sandalwood oil is useful for alleviation of
symptoms of the sore throat, bronchitis and dry coughs. Caution!
Because of extreemly bitter taste it can be used only by the
local massage.
Local therapy:
As an astringent and
antiphlogistic, sandalwood oil is useful for treatment of after
shave barber's rush, acne, scars, chaped
and greasy skin. Way
of application:
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For the aromatherapy treatment of depression, nervous
tension and stress following procedure
has been usually applied: Put 4 to 6
drops of sandalwood oil on the piece of cloth and inhale
deeply for 5
minutes, then rub 3 drops on
the each temple and massage slowly for 4 to 6
minutes.
–
Aromatherapy of bronchitis and dry cough: Put 5 drops
of the sandalwood oil on the piece of
cloth, and inhale deeply for 8 minutes.
– Aromatherapy of sore throat: Rub 6 drops of the
sandalwood oil on the neck and massage for
10 minutes.
– Aromatherapy of frigidity and impotence: Put 8 drops
of the sandalwood oil on the piece of
cloth and inhale regularly for 6
minutes.
Udesirable
effects: Not
known.
Contraindications:
Not known.
Notes:
The sandalwood oil is among the very few essential oils which can be used
freely during the pregnancy, to alleviate depression, insomnia and stress
from the very early stage of pregnancy.
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