Wildcrafted African Sandalwood | Camwood | Osyris Lanceolata |

Botanical Name: Osyris Lanceolata.

Family Name: Santalaceae. 

Common Name: Sandalwood, African Sandalwood, Camwood, Watta Bush, Bayon.

INCI: Osyris Lanceolata (heartwood) Oil.

Extraction Method: Steam distilled.

Parts Used: Heartwood. 

Note: Base note. Fixative. 

Odor: Beautiful woody nuances, soft, balsamic, creamy and a resinous undertone.

Appearance: Brown.

Country of Origin: Kenia. 

Osyris Lanceolata is an African hardwood tree, which belongs to the Santalacea family, which encompasses about 1000 different species. Its natural growth habitat is Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Although it is also found in the southeast of Spain, where it is known as Bayon.

The tree has various uses. A strong red dye is extracted from the root, the bark is used to tan leather, it also has uses in basketry, tonics, and teas.

A precious essential oil is extracted from the wood, which has similarities with the Indian Sandalwood, both in aroma, color, consistency and chemical properties.

It contains Z-Lanceol, which is its majority compound, being 56%. 11% Santalol, in addition to Nuciferol, Epi-Alpha-Bisabolol among other compounds.

Properties:
-Relaxation: Calms stress, helps with concentration, provides mental clarity, provides emotional well-being. It enhances sleep quality.
-Sebum regulator: Both skin and hair.
-Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant: It has calming effects on the skin, reduces swelling, redness and irritations. Relieves skin from sunburn.
-Acne: It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps clean and disinfect the skin.