White Sandalwood is an evergreen tree. The Sandalwood oil and the wood are used as medicine. Don’t confuse white sandalwood with red sandalwood. White Sandalwood is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. White Sandalwood oil is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.
White Sandalwood is used for treating the common cold, cough, bronchitis, fever, and sore mouth and throat. It is also used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), liver disease, gallbladder problems, heatstroke, gonorrhea, headache, and conditions of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease).