Long used to promote a greater sense of relaxation in the *healer*, it is lovely to learn through the modern magic of science that sandalwood and its essential oils can also aid in the healing process itself. What other properties does sandalwood have? Magically speaking, sandalwood is used as a prophetic, protective, and as a warding or evocative. Burning sandalwood in combination with frankincense releases an energy that attunes one to the full moon, and when mixed with lavender allows an easier conduit to the spiritual realm. Many eastern cultures utilize sandalwood in their religious practices, notably Hinduism, in which the wood is ground to a fine powder, then mixed with water to form a thick paste. To this paste is added various natural pigments, such as saffron or safflower, which creates *chandan*, a sacred paint. - Oak Dragonsong Find out more about sandalwood by asking your local herbalist or health foods grocer, or online using your favorite search engine!
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:25:00 +0000
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