A Rare Treasure from Nepal | Certified Organic & Wildcrafted
Discover the extraordinary beauty of Santalum album, the legendary species known as Indian sandalwood. Wildcrafted from naturally growing trees in Nepal and certified organic, this exceptional, limited-lot essential oil offers a rich, creamy, softly sweet, and deeply woody aroma.
With only a small quantity available, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most treasured sandalwood oils.
For thousands of years, Santalum album, traditionally known as Indian or East Indian sandalwood, has been treasured as one of the world’s most precious aromatic oils. Renowned for its rich, creamy, softly sweet, and deeply woody fragrance, this exquisite oil has long been valued in fine perfumery, meditation, and spiritual traditions.
Our exceptional sandalwood comes from Nepal, where it is sourced from naturally growing trees under certified organic conditions. This is genuine Santalum album, the same prized botanical species historically associated with India. Its slow-growing aromatic heartwood and the challenges of sourcing high-quality oil make it an especially valuable botanical treasure.
At Inshanti, we were fortunate to secure a small quantity of this remarkable distillation. With its beautiful aromatic depth and limited availability, this is a special opportunity to experience one of nature’s most treasured essential oils.
Plant Parts: Heartwood
Botanical Family: Santalaceae
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenols
Country of Origin: Nepal
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Cultivation Method: Certified Organic / Wildcrafted
Aroma: Rich, woody, creamy, soft, warm, subtly sweet
Note Classification: Base
Diffuser: Add 2–4 drops of sandalwood essential oil to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Enjoy its warm, creamy, woody aroma during meditation, quiet evenings, or moments of relaxation.
Massage Oil: Blend 3–6 drops of sandalwood essential oil into 1 oz. of carrier oil, such as jojoba, sweet almond, or fractionated coconut oil. Massage gently into the skin to enjoy its luxurious fragrance and a calming massage experience.
Moisturizer: Add 1 drop of sandalwood essential oil to approximately 1 tablespoon of unscented facial or body moisturizer. Mix thoroughly before applying to the skin, avoiding the eye area.
Other Uses: Sandalwood is a beautiful addition to natural perfumes, aromatic body oils, and personal fragrance blends. As a base note, its rich, velvety aroma blends especially well with rose, frankincense, lavender, and citrus essential oils.
Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Perform a patch test before first use.
Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil.
These properties have been investigated in preliminary research and are not established medical benefits of sandalwood essential oil.
Sandalwood & Rose Perfume Oil:
2 drops sandalwood – Nepal
1 drop rose absolute
1 drop frankincense
10 mL jojoba oil
Blend the essential oils into 10 mL of jojoba oil in a roller bottle. Gently roll the bottle to combine. Apply sparingly to pulse points, avoiding sensitive areas. This luxurious natural perfume combines the soft floral beauty of rose with the warm, creamy depth of sandalwood.
Peaceful Moments Diffuser Blend:
2 drops sandalwood – Nepal
2 drops frankincense
2 drops sweet orange
Add the essential oils to your diffuser according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Enjoy this warm, comforting aroma during meditation, quiet evenings, or moments of relaxation.
Sandalwood Luxury Body Oil:
3 drops sandalwood – Nepal
2 drops lavender fine
1 oz. jojoba oil
Blend the essential oils into 1 oz. of jojoba oil. Massage gently into the skin to enjoy its soft, velvety fragrance. A beautiful addition to your evening self-care routine.
If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your healthcare provider or a qualified clinical aromatherapist before use. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Perform a patch test with properly diluted oil before first use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid use on infants and children under five years of age.
Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil.
Sandalwood has been treasured for thousands of years and holds a special place in the history of natural perfumery, incense, and traditional aromatic practices. In India, Santalum album has long been associated with sacred ceremonies, meditation, and the creation of exquisite fragrances.
What Makes Our Nepal Sandalwood Special?
Our sandalwood is genuine Santalum album, the botanical species traditionally known as Indian or East Indian sandalwood. Although this particular oil originates in Nepal, it belongs to the same prized species that has made Indian sandalwood so highly sought after throughout history.
Unlike sandalwood grown on conventional plantations, this oil is sourced from wild-growing trees under certified organic conditions. Wildcrafted means the trees grow naturally in their environment, while certified organic refers to independently verified standards for their collection and production. This combination makes our Nepal sandalwood a distinctive addition to the Inshanti collection.
The Beauty of Its Natural Chemistry
One of the remarkable qualities of fine Santalum album is its naturally occurring santalol content. Alpha-santalol and beta-santalol are two of the principal aromatic constituents responsible for sandalwood’s characteristic fragrance.
The GC/MS analysis of our particular batch reveals approximately 51.13% cis-alpha-santalol and 23.29% cis-beta-santalol. Together, these two constituents account for approximately 74.42% of the analyzed oil, contributing to its rich, creamy, woody aroma and beautiful lingering character.
For customers interested in learning more about this particular distillation, a GC/MS report is available upon request.
A Precious Oil to Enjoy
Sandalwood is one of my personal favorite essential oils. I love its soft, comforting fragrance, whether enjoyed in a diffuser, blended into a natural perfume, or diluted in a luxurious body oil. Its warm, grounding aroma makes it especially beautiful for quiet moments, meditation, and relaxation.
Because sandalwood trees take many years to develop their aromatic heartwood, genuine Santalum album is a valuable botanical resource. We are delighted to share this limited quantity from Nepal with our Inshanti customers.
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