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Red Sandalwood (Lal Chandan) Stick 50-60 Grams Rakht Chandan

Red Sandalwood (Lal Chandan) Stick 50-60 Grams Rakht Chandan

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100% Pure Red Sandalwood Sticks (Lal Chandan) - 50-60g Ritual & Skincare Essential

The Sacred Wood of Spiritual & Ayurvedic Wellness

Discover the divine duality of Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) - a revered spiritual offering and powerful Ayurvedic ingredient. Our premium Lal Chandan sticks carry the legacy of ancient rituals while delivering modern skincare benefits, making them a holistic treasure for mind, body, and soul.

Fivefold Blessings of Red Sandalwood:

  • 🕉️ Sacred Rituals: Traditional paste offering for deities during puja (enhances spiritual vibrations)
  • 🌿 Ayurvedic Powerhouse: Natural anti-inflammatory and cooling properties (Pitta pacifier)
  • Glow Ritual: Face mask ingredient for brightening and soothing skin irritations
  • 🧘 Meditation Aid: Woody aroma promotes deep relaxation and focus
  • 🛡️ Energy Shield: Burnt as incense to purify spaces from negative energies

Authentic Red Sandalwood Specifications

  • Origin: Sustainably harvested from mature heartwood
  • Weight: 50-60g per stick (hand-selected quality)
  • Color: Rich ruby-red hue (natural pigmentation)
  • Texture: Fine-grained for easy powdering
  • Fragrance: Earthy, slightly sweet woody notes

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Applications

🪔 Spiritual Use

• Grind with rosewater for ritual tilak
• Offer as chandan paste to deities

💆‍♀️ Skincare Routine

• Mix with honey for acne masks
• Blend with milk for complexion brightening

🍵 Ayurvedic Remedy

• Infuse in oil for Pitta-balancing massage
• Add to bathwater for cooling effect

The Sacred Science Behind Lal Chandan

Red Sandalwood's benefits stem from its unique composition:

  • Santalin: The compound responsible for its distinctive red color and antioxidant properties
  • Santol: Contributes to its characteristic fragrance and calming effects
  • Tannins: Provide astringent qualities beneficial for skincare

Cultural Significance

For centuries, Red Sandalwood has been:
• Carved into temple deities in South India
• Used in Chinese medicine for circulatory health
• Mentioned in Ayurvedic texts as "Rakta Chandana"
• Traded along ancient spice routes as precious commodity

Expert Tip:

Store sticks in a copper container to enhance their energetic properties and prevent moisture absorption.

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