What are the spiritual virtues of sandalwood?
Sandalwood is a fragrant tree known for centuries for its spiritual, energetic, and cosmetic virtues . Transformed into hydrosol, essential oil, powder, or incense to heal the body and balance the mind, it is a sacred ingredient in many cultures. Its rebalancing properties contribute in particular to restoring inner harmony and well-being.
Drawing on the knowledge of ancient peoples, HOZHO extracts the best of energetic active ingredients from nature. Sandalwood is one of our essential ingredients in the design of our scented home care products. Before a meditation session, to calm the mind and stimulate the senses, our Harmonizing range based on sandalwood will accompany your moments of life with a feeling of infinite fullness. A catalyst of emotions, a source of creativity and energetic harmony .
Sandalwood, a sacred plant in many spiritual traditions
Sandalwood covers several tree species distributed in different countries of the world such as India, Nepal, and Australia. The Santalaceae family is characterized by an aromatic wood of white, yellow or red color. It can be ground into powder and mixed with water, milk or rose water to form a fragrant paste with therapeutic properties. Good for the skin, sandalwood treats skin inflammations and infections. It is a recognized antiseptic in herbal medicine, but its benefits and properties also affect spiritual well-being .
Essential in aromatherapy and olfactotherapy, sandalwood offers a precious essential oil with intoxicating notes. Highly prized in the world of perfume, it captures the top aromas of other plants. Sandalwood is also said to combat stress and anxiety, stimulating awareness, internalization, and creativity. Its soothing properties make it a privileged plant for restoring harmony and repelling negative energies within the home.
Sandalwood, a sacred plant with spiritual properties widely used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, is a valuable ingredient in religious rituals. Its cleansing and protective properties for the body and mind make it an essential ingredient in certain purification ceremonies and meditation.
The spiritual properties of sandalwood
An iconic incense in several Asian and African countries, sandalwood is used in particular to make embalming pastes with a woody and amber scent. In Ayurveda, sandalwood is used to stimulate the senses , stop mental ruminations and elevate the spirit . It purifies the 7 chakras, in particular the root chakra Muladhara linked to balance, grounding and connection with the universe.
The natural essence of sandalwood supports meditation , balances emotions and facilitates spiritual harmony . Therefore, sandalwood is also closely linked to the second chakra, Svadhisthana, the center of the unconscious that contains emotions, creativity and empathy.
Channeling energies, sandalwood is burned before meditation and relaxation, or applied as a balm to the body to promote understanding of oneself and others. Widely used in yoga and reiki , sandalwood incense and resins purify your interior, aid concentration, serenity and dialogue.
How to use sandalwood in your spiritual practice?
Hozho is the leading brand of energetic home fragrances . Our creations are based on a deep understanding of the natural energy principles shared by many cultures. Sandalwood, as well as Palo Santo, white sage, myrrh, patchouli, bamboo, oak, and red rose are among the ingredients that make up our many synergies.
Grown in the Basque Country, the plants we use are carefully selected by an energy practitioner. Macerated and blended according to their spiritual and energetic virtues, they create unique aromatic oils designed to purify, harmonize, and protect your home.
Sandalwood is part of our “harmonizing” range, available in candles, sprays, and diffusers. It is accompanied by red rose, which dissipates stress, and oak, which neutralizes negative energies . This exceptional compound is used to promote introspection and the connection between the mind, body, and the universe . It offers a comforting olfactory signature characterized by warm, amber notes.
Non-polluting and non-toxic, our unique creations are the result of exceptional craftsmanship inspired by ancestral knowledge. The selected ingredients benefit from a rigorous extraction process that guarantees a high content of energetic active ingredients.
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