Natural Red Sandalwood Powder /Raktha Chandan

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Pterocarpus Santalinus

English Name: Red sandalwood 

Tamil Name: Sivappu Chandanam / சிவப்பு சந்தனம்

Hindi Name: laal chandan / लाल चंदन

Malayalam Name: cuvanna candanam / ചുവന്ന ചന്ദനം

Telugu Name: Erra gandham / ఎర్ర గంధం

Kannada Name: Gulabihuvu / ಗುಲಾಬಿಹುವು

Description:

Pterocarpus santalinus is the botanical name for red sandalwood that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Red sandalwood is a popular Ayurvedic herb native to the Southern states of India. Red sandalwood is a small tree that grows up to 5 to 8 meters in height. Red sandalwood is helpful for skincare and beauty purposes. Red sandalwood is one of the natural ingredients which helps to treat all skin-related ailments. 

The other common names of red sandalwood are red sanders, Yerra Chandanam, Chenchandanam, saunders wood, Rakta Chandan, Ratanjali, Raktchandanam, Shen chandanam, Atti, Heartwood, Sivappu chandanam, Lal Chandan, and Ruby wood.

Health Benefits:

• Red sandalwood extract has anti-diabetic properties that help to treat diabetes and reduce blood sugar levels. 
• Red sandalwood powder is an effective medicine that helps to reduce pimples, acne, rashes, and black spots on the skin.
• Red sandalwood powder helps to manage healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
• Red sandalwood powder contains anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat inflammation in wounds. 
• Red sandalwood powder helps to treat lung and heart diseases. 
• Red sandalwood powder helps to moisturize skin and remove dead cells from the skin. 
• Red sandalwood powder helps to remove pigmentation and suntan. 

Dosage of Red Sandalwood Powder:

For Internal Use:

• Take 1 to 3 grams of red sandalwood powder and mix it with water or honey. Consume it twice a day before food. Repeat the dosage for the evening after dinner. It helps to improve digestion.

For External Use:

• Take one tablespoon of red sandalwood powder and mix it with one teaspoon of milk and a pinch of turmeric powder. Make a paste and apply it to the skin. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it with cold water. It helps to treat pimples. 
• Take one tablespoon of red sandalwood powder and mix it with besan, rose water, and a pinch of turmeric powder. Make a paste and apply it to the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with water that helps to improve skin texture and skin complexion.