Sandalwood
Base noteSantalum paniculatum
Creamy, sacred, and deeply calming — doTERRA sources this from Hawaii (Santalum paniculatum), one of the world's most revered aromatic woods.
How to use
Applications
🔵 Rest & Manage Stress
- Diffuse for a deeply calming, sacred atmosphere
- Apply diluted to pulse points during meditation
- Blend with Frankincense for profound stillness
- Use before sleep for grounding calm
- Apply to back of neck during prayer or contemplation
🔴 Reduce Toxicity
- Use as deep anchoring base in natural perfumery
- Apply diluted to skin for luxurious moisturizing aroma
- Add to natural skincare for premium base note
- Blend into luxury body care preparations
Botanical & Chemical Insight
Family
Santalaceae
Origin
Hawaii
Extraction
Steam distilled
Plant part
Wood
Primary constituents
doTERRA's Sandalwood is Hawaiian Sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum), sourced from Hawaii. Santalol compounds give it its creamy woody character and skin-supportive properties — highly prized in perfumery.
Chemical families
History & Culture
Hawaiian Sandalwood (Iliahi) is sacred in Hawaiian culture. The sandalwood trade shaped Hawaiian history in the early 19th century. Like Indian sandalwood, it has been used in spiritual practices, meditation, and traditional arts.
Hawaiian Sandalwood represents stillness and spiritual depth. Encourages presence, sacred connection, and the deepening of inner life.
Safety & Responsible Use
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.