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Red Sandalwood (Raktachandan / Raktachandana)
Pterocarpus santalinus
ରକ୍ତ ଚନ୍ଦନ (Rakta Chandana)लाल चंदन (Lal Chandan) / रक्तचंदनRaktachandana
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Southern Eastern Ghats India
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Small-to-medium deciduous tree with deeply furrowed black bark; trifoliate alternate leaves with roundish ovate leaflets, yellow pea flowers, and blood-red heartwood.
Traditional Uses
Bleeding disorders, diabetes, eczema, and skin pigmentation
Parts Used
Heartwood
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Madhura
- Guna: Guru, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Cools blood heat, clears skin hyperpigmentation, and treats diabetes
Precautions
Safe wood extract; distinguish from true white sandalwood (Santalum album)
Interesting Facts
Yields santalin; famous as the wood of choice for classical Japanese musical instruments (Shamisen)