What Are the Health Benefits of Sandalwood?

Sandalwood is a semi-parasitic plant that grows extremely slowly and usually takes decades to produce. Is one of the slowest growing tree species, mature sandalwood can reach up to ten meters. The wood is delicate, sweet and exotic, and the fragrance is lingering. Sandalwood is used to make incense and has been regarded as a treasure. Currently only produced in India, Australia and Fiji.

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The so-called sandalwood incense products refer to the incense used for fumigation or crafts for tasting, collection, and playing, which is made from the precious incense materials of sandalwood. Due to the quiet, holy and restrained atmosphere of sandalwood, the made sandalwood incense is widely respected by Buddhism, such as Buddha statues, incense, and beads. Sandalwood incense played a very important role in the life of ancient citizens. It was often used for home or health-care incense, or made of furniture, pendants and other appliances. With the development of society and economy, the varieties and scope of use of sandalwood incense have been greatly developed.

Sandalwood products are mainly produced in India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, China's Taiwan, Hainan, and southern Yunnan.

The raw materials used for sandalwood are divided into the following categories:

1. Laoshan incense, also known as Baipi Laoshan incense or Indian incense, is produced in India. Generally, the strips are large and straight, the surface of the material is smooth, the sandalwood is dense, and the aroma is positive.

Second, Johor Bahru, generally produced in Australia, has thin bars and weak aroma.

3. Dimen incense, produced in Indonesia and now East Timor. Dimen incense, the transliteration of "Timor", is more curved and has branches and knots.

Fourth, Sydney incense, sandalwood from Australia or surrounding South Pacific island countries, of which Fiji sandalwood is the best. Sydney incense is usually transferred from Hong Kong to the Mainland.

From the form and use of sandalwood, it can be divided into the following categories:

First, incense. The common linear incense incense can also be subdivided into "burning incense" which burns vertically, "lying incense" burning sideways, "bamboo stick incense" with bamboo core.

Second, pan incense. Also known as "ring incense", spirally coiled incense can be hung or burned with a bracket. Some small coil incense can also be used directly in the incense burner.

Third, fragrant powder. It is also called "end fragrance". It is a powdery fragrance, and some incense devices need to be used when using it.

Fourth, the beads. The original name is "The Rosary", which originated from the name of the three treasures of Buddhist monks, and is used to eliminate troubles and report obstacles. Can be divided into holding beads, wearing beads, hanging beads three types. The number of beads per string represents a different meaning.

Fifth, pendants, accessories, ornaments, etc. Sandalwood is a rare material. It can be turned into a work of art, which can be played at any time and has a good value for art collection.

The sandalwood products from India have always been the highest quality sandalwood from India. However, due to the over-cutting of sandalwood from India, the resources are so scarce that the Indian government has restricted the export of sandalwood. So let Sanshantan account for most of the market, but in addition to Sanshantan, there are still a few Dongjia sandalwood on the market that are also of very good quality. Here is a brief introduction to the differences between Sandalwood and Tonga Sandalwood.

At present, the new sandalwood on the market mainly refers to the Australian sandalwood produced in Australia. Compared with the old sandalwood, the wood color of the new sandalwood is lighter and the fragrance is lighter. It is not as mellow as the old sandalwood, but the fragrance is slightly sweet. Tonga sandalwood is produced in the Kingdom of Tonga. The wood color is very close to that of old sandalwood. The color is dark and the fragrance is strong. Today, the sandalwood of Dongjia is rare. , Gradually replaced the old mandala of India.

Of course, it cannot be said that Laoshan sandalwood products are better than Xinshan sandalwood products. After all, there are thousands of people with different tastes. Everyone understands the fragrance differently. Some people think it is strong and some people think it is weak. On the whole, Sanshan Sandalwood products are a bit more fresh, while Laoshan Sandalwood products are a bit more heavy, each with its own characteristics.

First, Li Buddha. Sandalwood incense is the first-rate offering of the Buddha, and it is also one of the main spices of the "bath buddha". Buddhism uses sandalwood powder and tablets for meditation meditation, or smoked altar, spit, burn, or use it in chanting. Bodhisattva soup baths the Buddha, or is carved into a bead to wear, or is worn on the body. Sandalwood will emit aroma due to body temperature. This aroma can nourish and soothe the nerves.

2. Tasting and collection. Everyone knows that sandalwood is a very rare and expensive thing, and its formation is a very complicated naturally occurring process. Therefore, the essence and spirituality of nature are also gathered on the sandalwood body. This will inevitably attract people's attention. Agarwood has also been made into a variety of handicrafts, such as bracelets, pendants, pendants, and ornaments, which are loved by many celebrities.

Third, incense, sandalwood is the best incense for incense, non-common incense is comparable. Sandalwood fragrance is elegant, quiet, sweet and refreshing when it burns. It can calm people, enter a peaceful and peaceful state, play a role in regulating the movement of human blood and dredge the human air, and is a natural treatment and prevention of disease. Jiapin. Therefore, Agarwood was also loved by literati, moker and aristocracy in ancient times. In contemporary life, sandalwood is often used for entertainment, purifying the air, and nourishing the body and mind. Whether it is at home, in the office, in the living room, in the exhibition hall ... Just order a plate of sandalwood incense from Yunqixiangtang, it will definitely bring an elegant artistic enjoyment.

From the perspective of incense, incense is suitable for the following occasions:

1. Home fragrance

Home fragrance can effectively improve the home environment, so that every corner of the room is full of aroma. Living in such an environment is not only beneficial to our physical health, but also helps to enhance the warmth and harmony of the family.

2. Incense for office

Incense in the office can refresh your mind, eliminate inner tension and irritability, and let you devote yourself to work with fuller spirit. In addition, incense can help inspire people and make your work efficiency better and lighter. Relax every day with ease. Of course, if you can share this aroma with your colleagues, that kind of pleasant working environment can really be better.

3. Fragrant tea

"Xiang Tao" and "Tea Ceremony" are like a pair of twin brothers. They are both culturally profound activities. Ancient literati often combined bucket incense, tea tasting, illustrations, etc. to create a colorful art activity. Xiangdao helps to create an elegant environment, add an artistic atmosphere, and let people get the purification of the soul and the sublimation of emotions in one breath. Therefore, the use of incense in a teahouse will bring people a more culturally meaningful emotional experience.

4. Incense for clubs

The clubhouse is a comprehensive high-end sports and recreational service facility with the property owner as the main service object. On such occasions, incense will give people a sense of elegance and grade. In the fragrant aroma, all the beautiful feelings in people will be stimulated, the mind will become quiet, and the mind will be sublimated. Thus leaving a beautiful and deep impression.