- 백단향, Sandalwood
. 학명; Santalum album
. 개요; 인도원산의 소목
. 효능; 수렴제, 소독제, 이뇨제, 거담제, 흥분제
. 사용법; 다리거나 팅크, 오일로
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Santalum album
- 약용부위
. Wood.
. 목재
2 통명
- 영어; White sandalwood, white saunders, yellow sandalwood.
- 한글; 백단향
3 개요
- 인도원산의 소목
- 줄기; 8미터내외로 곧게 성장
. 색상; 백색에서 성장에 따라 황색이나 주황색으로
. 잎; 타원형으로 형성
- 꽃; 다양한 색상으로 개화
Sandalwood is a small tree that grows primarily in India. The wood of its stem, which grows from 20 to 30 feet high is heavy and straight-grained and varies in color from white when young to yellow or orange when older. Its oval leaves are covered with a whitish bloom; its small flowers, varying in color, grow in numerous cymes.
4 효능
- 수렴제, 소독제, 이뇨제, 거담제, 흥분제
. 오일; 목재를 압착하거나 알콜/물로 추출
- 방부/소독효과; 큐브오일과 유사
. 기관지염 등에도 사용
- 다리기; 소화불량, 발열, 피부문제에 효과
. 세균성문제 해결
Astringent, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. The medicinal properties of sandalwood reside in the oil, which can be pressed from the wood or extracted with alcohol or water. The antiseptic and disinfectant properties of this oil are similar to those of cubeb oil. The oil can also be used for bronchitis and for inflammation in mucous tissues. A decoction of the wood may be helpful for indigestion and fever and externally for skim problems, expecially those of bacterial origin.
5 사용법
- 다리기; 물1컵에 목재 1티스푼
. 하루 1-2컵, 한모금씩 음용
- 팅크; 20-40방울 복용
Decoction; Boil 1 heaping tsp. wood in 1 cup water. Take 1 to 2 cups a day, a mouthful at a time.
Tincture; A dose is from 20 to 40 drops.