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What is the difference between sandalwood and red sandalwood?

Read the major difference between them. Scientific Name & common name: Scientific name of White sandalwood is Santalum album and of Red Sandalwood is Pterocarpus santalinus. White Sandalwood is commonly known as Indian Sandalwood, and Red Sandalwood is known as red sanders, red saunders, Rakt Chandan and Laal Chandana.

Why red sandalwood is costly?

Sandalwood is expensive compared to other types of woods, so to maximize profit, sandalwood is harvested by removing the entire tree instead of sawing it down at the trunk close to ground level. This way wood from the stump and root, which possesses high levels of sandalwood oil, can also be processed and sold.

Why is red sandalwood banned?

States like Karnataka has legalized commercial plantation of Sandalwood. ... Government declared growing sandalwood tree illegal due to rise in smuggling and exporting of sandalwood in recent years.

What is the cost of 1kg sandalwood?

PURE & NATURAL SANDALWOOD POWDER 1KG

M.R.P.:	₹ 2,500.00
Price:	₹ 1,100.00 (₹ 110.00 / 100 g)
You Save:	₹ 1,400.00 (56%)
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What is the cost of sandalwood per kg?

After the age of seven to eight years, the heartwood of a sandalwood tree grows by 1 kg every year, and its market price is between Rs 3,000 and Rs 6,000 per kg.

Can I use red sandalwood powder daily?

6. It helps in removal of dark spots and reduces pigmentation. Prepare a simple pack with 2 tablespoons of red sandalwood and 2 tablespoon of milk and apply it everyday.

What is the cost of red sandalwood?

“A tonne of red sanders fetches up to Rs 20 lakh in India but its international landing price is above Rs 50-80 lakh,” a forest officer from the Vellore range said last year.

Which sandalwood is best white or red for skin?

White Sandalwood aroma spreads all over when it comes to extract oil from it. White sandalwood is generally employed for skin care. It is endowed with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, astringent and emollient properties.

Which tree is very costly in India?

The most expensive wood in the world could be sandalwood tree. The highest quality sandalwood variety can fetch a price of up to Rs 10,000 per kg. The sale and processing of sandalwood is fully under control of the government. Sandalwood is widely cultivated in India and Australia.

Is red sandalwood banned in India?

Sandalwood heartwood, which is close-grained, is used for fine furniture and carving. ... album is highly valued in India and uncontrolled harvesting have cause populations to dwindle in recent years, India has imposed an export ban on Sandalwood and instated conservation measures to protect the species in the country.

What is the use of red sandal?

Red sandalwood is used for treating digestive tract problems, fluid retention, and coughs; and for “blood purification.” In manufacturing, red sandalwood is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages. Don't confuse red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) with white sandalwood (Santalum album).

Is it legal to grow sandalwood?

Ban on harvesting

Growing sandalwood by individuals was banned until 2002. Today, we can grow the trees but it is illegal to cut and harvest the wood, use it or sell it in the open market. Permission is required from the state forest department, which sends its officials to cut the tree and buy the sandalwood.

Does sandalwood tree attract snakes?

Do they like the fragrance of sandalwood or is it something else. As far as the labor of snakes is concerned, scientists have proved that snakes do not have the labor of smell. ... But the snakes are wrapped around the sandalwood tree, not because of the scent of sandalwood but to keep themselves cool.

How many years does a sandalwood tree take to grow?

Though returns on sandalwood cultivation are very high in which naturally grown sandalwood tree takes 30 years to be ready for harvesting whereas intensive cultivation in organic methods gives quick results in 10 to 15 years. The sandalwood grown in India has two colours which are available white and red.

Does sandalwood expire?

Does Sandalwood powder expire? Sandalwood powder does not expire. However, its colour and odour might change with time, if not stored properly, due to moisture.

What is the price of one sandalwood tree?

ONE TREE MAY BE CONSISTING average of 60 - 100 Kgs Heart wood in it. Price Range starts from Rs. 12,000 - 13,000 / kilogram.

Does sandalwood make skin fair?

Sandalwood contains natural skin lightening agents and hence is used in many fairness face packs. Take 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder, and besan. Add a little turmeric and put required amount of rose water to make a thin paste. Apply this paste on your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with a mild face cleanser.

How do I start a sandalwood farm?

Sandalwood tree crop requires hot atmosphere and it grows better in humid climatic conditions. Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12° and 35°C. It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree. At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well.

Which country is the largest producer of sandalwood?

India contributes 90 per cent of the sandalwood oil production in the world.