What are the effects and functions of sandalwood

Everyone may be familiar with sandalwood, because people can see sandalwood in many ancient buildings. Some people's home furniture is also made of sandalwood. The effects and functions of sandalwood are quite extensive. Not only can it be used to make furniture, it is also a very precious medicinal material. Some people make sandalwood into Buddhist beads to ward off evil spirits, so sandalwood is very useful.

The effects and functions of sandalwood include attracting wealth and warding off evil spirits, and it is known as the "tree of wealth" and is a treasure tree that attracts money. Historically, it has been known as the "royal tree" because it symbolizes power and status, symbolizing nobility and power. Because of its unique fragrance and medicinal value, sandalwood has a wide range of applications and use value in human history. Sandalwood trees are produced in Southeast Asia, mainly in India and Indonesia. These trees grow slowly and the core wood emits a light and elegant fragrance that lasts for a long time, hence the name sandalwood. According to ancient medical records, sandalwood is an important Chinese medicinal material.

It has always been valued by medical practitioners, who say it is "spicy and warm; it enters the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung meridians; it warms the heart and the middle, stimulates appetite and relieves pain." External application can reduce inflammation, swelling and moisturize the skin; fumigation and burning can kill bacteria and disinfect, and drive away plague and epidemics. Because of its preciousness, sandalwood was generally only made into small accessories such as Buddhist beads and sandalwood fans in ancient times. In addition, due to its unique fragrance, it has a calming effect and is very helpful for meditation, so its sandalwood powder is also used in large religious ceremonies. Sandalwood Buddhist beads also have the functions of removing evil, removing dryness, killing bacteria and refreshing the mind.

Sandalwood is actually not very common nowadays, so it is very precious. Sandalwood can be made into many different things. Many people use sandalwood to make Buddhist beads, and some people use sandalwood to make furniture. Therefore, the effects and functions of sandalwood are relatively broad and cannot be limited to one type. Sandalwood also has many medical effects.