Sandalwood, Spicatum

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(Santalum spicatum)
Similar to Sandalwood Mysore (Santalum album) in aroma but with more "woody" tones. Spicatum is considered a more ecologically responsible choice. Calming, uplifting aroma used to soothe troubled skin and promote restful sleep.

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Sandalwood, Spicatum
Santalum spicatum

Plant Origin: Australia
Method: Steam distilled heartwood
Cultivation: Ethically farmed, unsprayed
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenol
Aroma: Balsamic, earthy, woody
While similar to Mysore, Spicatum has more woody tones.
Note (Evaporation Rate): Base

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #105
epi-alpha-bisabolol 6.50%
(E,E) farnesol 19.30%
santalol<Z-alpha> 19.40%
nuciferol 8.30%
santalol<Z-beta> 6.60%

Spicatum is similar to Sandalwood Mysore (Santalum album) in aroma but with more "woody" tones. Spicatum is considered a more ecologically responsible choice, but it is not known at this time if one will experience similar results as one would with album (Tisserand in Essential Oils for Healthy Skin class, Unit 4).

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issues: Caution Orally: Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist)

Therapeutic Uses
Sandalwood Spicatum essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Acne
Aftershave
Antiseptic
Anxiety
Astringent
Bacterial infections
Bronchitis
Cancer
Cold sores
Cough, dry
Cystitis
Earache
Eczema
Fungal infections
Herpes, simplex, zoster
Human papilloma virus
Hyperactivity
Immune system
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritations
Laryngitis
Limbic system
Mucus, loosen
Nausea
Nervous system
Nervous tension
Pineal gland (releases melatonin)
PMS
Psoriasis
Respiratory infections
Scalp conditions
Sinus infections
Skin, acne, aging, dry, cracked, eczema, mature, oily, scar, thin
Sleep
Spasms
Stress
Swelling
Throat, sore
Tonsillitis
Urinary system, urethritis
UTI
Vaginal infections
Wrinkles
Yelow Fever (per Roberta Wilson)

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends Containing Mysore Sandalwood
FibroSoothe
Sandalwoods Substitute Blend

Aromatherapy Research and Literature Notes

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Sandalwood Essential Oil PubMed

Antiviral Activity of Sandalwood Against Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 ScienceDirect

Renaissance of Antimicrobial Essential Oils as a Promising Force to Fight Hospital-acquired Infections (MRSA)

"Remarkably, almost all tested oils demonstrated efficacy against hospital-acquired isolates and reference strains."

Anticancer Effects of Sandalwood (Santalum album) Anticancer Research Journal

"α-Santlol, a sesquiterpene isolated from Sandalwood, is known for a variety of therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-bacterial activities. Cell line and animal studies reported chemopreventive effects of sandalwood oil and α-santalol without causing toxic side-effects."

Skin cancer Chemopreventive Agent, α-santalol. . . Oxford Academic

A Derivative of Sandalwood oil Induces Apoptosis in Human Prostate Cancer Cells ScienceDirect

"In conclusion, the present study reveals the apoptotic effects of α-santalol in inhibiting the growth of human prostate cancer cells."

*Our Western Australian Sandalwood spicatum essential oil is harvested from a wild habit area on private land. It is organically grown - no chemicals such as fertilizer or pesticides have been used, thus we call it 'Wild Crafted.' Because it is similar to Indian Sandalwood yet ecologically considered a more responsible choice, it makes a suitable substitute when a formula specifies Indian Sandalwood.

Purchon/Cantele note that "Sandalwood acts as a urinary system cleanser, increases the flow of urine and is antiseptic. It can be used with warm compresses and massage to ease cystitis and urethritis.

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Tisserand/Young suggest a maximum topical dilution of 2%.

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page and don't exceed the suggested maximum topical dilution of 2%.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler. Sandalwood may be too thick to diffuse in nebulizing diffuser as a single oil; consider adding Lemon to thin it.

Internal: Sandalwood essential oil is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
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Safety
No known contraindications.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 265-266.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, pages 107-108.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney (2013-12-02). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 418.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 282.
Wilson, Roberta, Aromatherapy PA, Penguin Group US, Kindle Location 559.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 620.

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