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Botanical Name: Santalum spicatum (R.Br) A.DC.

Family: Santalaceae.

Synonyms: Western Australian sandalwood.

Origin: Native to Western Australia and distinct from West Indian sandalwood ( Amyris balsamifera ) and East Indian sandalwood ( Santalum album ).

Botanical Description: A small evergreen tree up to 3-8 meters (20 ft) high and 6-10 in. in diameter. The tree is grayish in appearance, leaves in the crown are sparse, and irregular branching of the crown is conspicuous. The bark is rough and fibrous and furrowed on the lower trunk, gray or bluish and smooth on the upper trunk and branches. The sapwood is pale while the heartwood is dark brown. The leaves are opposite, narrow lanceolate, dull gray-green and leathery. The flowers are small, numerous and fragrant.

Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the heartwood. The oil is colorless to yellow viscous, slow moving liquid. Yield 1.5 to 3%.

Aroma Profile: The top note is soft. The body note is sweet-woody. The dry-out is consistent with the body note, outstanding tenacity.

Major Constituents: α-santalol (15 to 25%), β-santalol (5 to 20%), α-bisabolol (2 to 12.5%), epi-beta-santalol, E-farnesol, Z-nuciferol, Z-lanceol.

Adulterants: Solvent-steam distilled Australian sandalwood oil.

Regulatory Status: None

Aromatherapy: Relaxing, centering, exotic, sensual.

Blends well with: Lavender, rose, rosewood, geranium, jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, bergamot, black pepper, clove, myrrh, frankincense, ylang ylang.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

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