Sandalwood (Mysore Santalum album) calms the mind and opens the heart. Properties include relaxing and meditative. Use it as a fixative base note in aromatherapy. The aroma opens rhythmic breathing and soothes the skin. Sandalwood can be worn neat, undiluted. . Mysore is the finest sandalwood essential oil, regulated by the government. Harvesting is also protected to preserve the species. Steam distillation of 25 pounds crushed wood produces 1 pound of the essential oil. Sandalwood blends well with Frankincense, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang, benzoin styrax and lavender. As a fixative in perfumery, Sandalwood blends with most any scent. It has a tenacity allowing Sandalwood to have long staying power in a blend or worn neat.
