Santalum album
Origin - India
Steamed distilled Mysore Sandalwood

• Therapeutic grade
• Base note
• Woody, rich, sweet
• Calming
• Aromatherapy use - Anti-inflammatory, good for dry skin, rashes, and all skin types, reduces nervous tension, calming, good for insomnia and to promote relaxation, useful as an aid to meditation
• Sandalwood prices are going up worldwide and the quality is going down.
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SANDALWOOD UPDATE (October, 2006): We are now completely out of Mysore Sandalwood, Sandalwood CO2#1 and Sandalwood CO2#2. Now that we have exhausted our supply, we do not plan to restock Indian origin Sandalwood. Prices of Sandalwood oil have risen nearly 100% per year for the last several years. There is not enough supply to meet the demand, and this leads to massive adulteration as well as pressure to cut more trees without giving them time for adequate growth.

Sandalwood is one of the finest essential oils and one of the most ancient. It has a deep woody fragrance which blends well with most other oils, adding a harmonious quality. Sandalwood is becoming more and more rare (and more expensive) due to the high demand and scarcity of the trees. It is often diluted or adulterated and this situation is getting worse. Sandalwood oil will last a long time, so if you find a Sandalwood oil that you like, buy a good quantity and let it age. We suggest using it sparingly - it is a very precious resource.

The Sandalwood CO2 extract is viscous and has a deep honey color with a rich, very deep, woody, and slightly resinous fragrance. The CO2 extract contains more of the aromatic properties than steam distilled oil, so the fragrance is even more resinous/woody than the more common steamed distilled oil.

Please use less Sandalwood oil and try to find appropriate substitutes. Vanuatu Sandalwood is the best substitute for Indian Sandalwood that we have found.

Sorry - We have Sold Out of all of our Indian Origin Sandalwood Oil.

Santalum austrocaledonicum
Origin - Vanuatu (South Pacific)
Steam distilled - from the heartwood

• Therapeutic grade
• Base note
• Woody, creamy and rich
• Similar to Indian Sandalwood
• Ethically harvested

Our Vanuatu Sandalwood is purchased from a company that has been growing 7,000 Sandalwood trees a year for the last 9 years. This species is easier to cultivate than Indian Sandalwood, and the trees are being grown in plantations and in villages with the goal of providing the island with a sustainable harvest of trees.

Vanuatu Sandalwood is from the South Pacific Island of Vanuatu near New Caledonia and Fiji. Our Vanuatu Sandalwood is steam distilled and is from the same species of tree as New Caledonian Sandalwood.

Vanuatu Sandalwood essential oil is the perfect substitute for Indian Sandalwood because it has a rich, creamy aroma that is similar to a good quality Indian Sandalwood, yet it is stronger and longer lasting (due to the high percentage of santalols in the oil). It is also available at an attractive price when compared to Indian Sandalwood oil.

UPDATE ON VANUATU SANDALWOOD (March 2006): The Vanuatu government has placed new restrictions on the cutting of Sandalwood trees.

Santalum spicatum
Origin - Australia
Wild grown
We offer two Australian Sandalwoods:

1. Solvent extracted - from the heartwood
2. Steam distilled - from the heartwood

• Base note
• Sweet, sharp, woody
• A valuable fixative

There is not enough Indian Sandalwood to go around, and we need to find substitutes. The Australian Sandalwood is one such substitute.

The Australian Sandalwood tree is in the genus Santalum, as is Indian Sandalwood, although it does have quite a different aroma. It is certainly not as warm, sweet and woody as Indian Sandalwood oil, but it is a useful oil none the less.

We like the Australian Sandalwood Absolute for its great potency and for its fixative value. It can be favorably blended into essential oil formulas in small amounts. This is a valuable oil that we like to use in certain applications.

The steam distilled Australian Sandalwood oil is more similar to Indian Sandalwood oil than the Australian Sandalwood Absolute. However it is very mild and not nearly as potent.

Australian Sandalwood Absolute

Australian Sandalwood - Essential Oil

Hippophae rhamnoides
Origin - Lithuania
Certified organic by NOP (USDA)
CO2 total extract - from the berries

• Therapeutic grade
• Middle note
• Sweet, subtle fragrance
• Beneficial for the skin
• Balancing
• Aromatherapy use - Helps heal wounds, burns, acne, dermatitis

Sea Buckthorn CO2 is a gentle oil with an aroma that is pleasantly subtle. It is high in essential fatty acids and has antioxidant properties due to its vitamin A, C and E content. It is beneficial for the skin and can be added to formulas in small quantities.

Sea Buckthorn CO2 total extract also contains a high level of betacarotene, giving it a deep red-orange color. Adding just a few drops of this oil per ounce gives a fantastic color to your formulas!

Mentha spicata
Origin - USA
Steam distilled - from the leaves

• Therapeutic grade
• Top note
• Pleasantly sharp, diffusive aroma
• Aromatherapy use - Digestive problems, motion sickness, nervousness, stress, tension; stimulates appetite

Spearmint essential oil has a wonderfully aromatic scent. It is a gentler essential oil than its close relative, peppermint, thus it is also better in children's formulas.

Spearmint essential oil can be used in natural perfumery and in aromatherapy. It is considered beneficial for headaches and digestion, and gives an interesting lift and top note to certain floral essential oil blends.

Nardostachys jatamansi
Origin - Nepal
Steamed distilled - from the rhizomes/roots

• Therapeutic grade
• Base note
• Sweet-earthy, woody, heavy
• Promotes tranquility
• Aromatherapy use - Anti-fungal, skin rashes and serious skin conditions, indigestion, inflammation, headaches, dandruff, promotes relaxation

Our wild-grown Green Spikenard is an authentic essential oil and is typically a better oil than Brown Spikenard, an oil that is best avoided since it is often adulterated with Valerian Root essential oil.

Spikenard (or Jatamansi, as it is also called) is one of the ancient Eastern oils, shrouded in mystery for centuries. It is the nard of the Bible, and the expensive oil that Mary Magdalene used to wash the feet of Jesus. According to Patricia Davis, Spikenard is an especially comforting oil for those who are experiencing deep inner pain over the suffering caused by natural or man-made disasters.

Spikenard grows high in the Himalayas and should be considered a rare and precious oil. It is a little known and little used oil, yet it is valuable for those whose interest is in ancient oils, or for those looking for its unique aroma and/or therapeutic affects.