Description
RED SANDAL WOOD (PTEROCARPUS SANTALINUS)
Pterocarpus santalinus is used in traditional herbal medicine as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic , tonic, hemorrhage, dysentery, aphrodisiac, anti-hyperglycaemic and diaphoretic.
Red sandalwood is a tree. The wood at the center of the trunk (heartwood) is used as medicine. Red sandalwood is used for
- Treating digestive tract problems.
- Fluid retention.
- Coughs.
- Blood purification.
Rakta Chandana or the red sandalwood is one of the finest ingredients for your skin.
- It is primarily used for skin care and beauty purposes.
- It is very effective in treating blemishes, rashes and acne.
- It also helps in the removal of tan and dullness because of its cooling properties.