Info Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus) Chips Red Sandalwood Chips are produced from the tree of Pterocarpus Santalinus. Pterocarpus santalinus, with the common names red sanders, red saunders, Yerra Chandanam, Chenchandanam, red sandalwood, Rakta Chandana, and saunderswood, is a species of Pterocarpus endemic to the southern Eastern Ghats mountain range of South India. This tree is valued for the rich red colour of its wood. Red sandalwood is used in folk remedies, cosmetics, perfumery, as well as a component of incense. Red Sandalwood has a woody, slightly sweet aroma. Intended for External Use Only. Do not take internally. Benefits Sandalwood Uses and Benefits Sandalwood offers wonderful skin care and anti-aging properties, and used to address various skin and scalp problems. Sandalwood soothes, refreshes, cools, and tightens skin. Sandalwood helps dehydrated skin retain moisture and may help prevent and diminish the appearance of scars, blemishes, and spots. Add to soaps and scrubs, or infuse in oil for use in making creams, salves and other skin care products. A hot water infusion may be used as a toner and astringent. Use red sandalwood chips in herbal displays and potpourri mixes. culinary. Burn red sandalwood chips as incense, alone or in combination with other botanicals for spiritual meditation, massage, and aromatherapy to aid relaxation and produce a positive effect on senses, helping to invoke inner vision and positive thoughts. Red Sandalwood is believed to subdue feelings or irritability and aggression, and promotes openness and compassion. Get It FREE! To receive 1 Ounce (28g) package of this product FREE, enter code: FREEREDSANDALCHIP at check-out. Must place this item in the cart to activate the code. Minimum purchase of $50 is required to receive the discount. The discount code can be used unlimited amount of times; One free item per each order. Promotion is valid while supply of free product is available and can end at any time. Grab yours while you can!