Australian Sandalwood: Santalum spicatum, a native tree of Western Australia, is closely related to the Indian Santalum album and has high levels of active fragrance compounds as well as high levels of anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. For more than 4000 years, people have valued sandalwood as a perfume, incense and medicine. But over the last 100 years we've seen significant declines in populations of sandalwood species--the result of under-regulated over-harvesting driven by an ever-increasing demand for the exotic, warm, sensuous aroma of fine sandalwood. Those who have a long experience with Indian sandalwood oil may find the volatile top note of the Australian oil a little unfamiliar at first, but the high-quality Australian oil provides the full aromatherapy benefits of sandalwood from sustainably harvested trees--the key to reversing the over-harvesting that threatens the continued availability of sandalwood. Expect to pay about $100 for an ounce of Australian Sandalwood. Have a great day! Robie Waterworth Aesthetic Candles Candle Maker
