🌿 Red Sandalwood
Rotes Sandelholz
Pterocarpus santalinus L.f.
Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus L.f.) is a tree belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to India and is particularly valued for its intensely red heartwood.
The heartwood contains natural pigments and has traditionally been used as a dye and in the production of handicrafts and wooden objects.
Historical herbal literature also describes red sandalwood as an ingredient in herbal preparations. Blood-purifying and diuretic properties have traditionally been attributed to it.
The heartwood contains natural pigments and has traditionally been used as a dye and in the production of handicrafts and wooden objects.
Historical herbal literature also describes red sandalwood as an ingredient in herbal preparations. Blood-purifying and diuretic properties have traditionally been attributed to it.
Notes
The part traditionally used is the red heartwood. Red Sandalwood should not be confused with fragrant sandalwood (Santalum album).
Red Sandalwood has also been used as a colouring ingredient in herbal mixtures. Its medicinal effectiveness and safe dosage have not been adequately established in clinical studies.
Pterocarpus santalinus is subject to international wildlife trade controls. Applicable conservation and import regulations must be observed.
Medicinal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be avoided because of insufficient safety data.
Red Sandalwood has also been used as a colouring ingredient in herbal mixtures. Its medicinal effectiveness and safe dosage have not been adequately established in clinical studies.
Pterocarpus santalinus is subject to international wildlife trade controls. Applicable conservation and import regulations must be observed.
Medicinal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be avoided because of insufficient safety data.
Effects
- diuretic
- anti-inflammatory
- blood-purifying
Conditions
- skin diseases
- diabetes
Plant Parts
- Heartwood
- bark
Preparations
- powder
- extract
- decoction
Contraindications
- breastfeeding
- pregnancy