Australian Sandalwood Sticks 60g | Daily Aromatherapy

Sandalwood is a spice with a long history, dating back to ancient India and China. Its use spans thousands of years, often in religious ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. In Hinduism and Buddhism, sandalwood is considered a sacred incense, used for sacrifices, meditation, and to purify spaces. In China, sandalwood is also widely used in Taoist and Buddhist rituals, symbolizing purity and wisdom. It was first recorded in the ancient Indian classics, the Vedas. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, sandalwood is considered sacred and used for purification, sacrifices, and meditation. With the opening of the Silk Road, sandalwood gradually spread to the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, becoming a prized trade commodity worldwide. For example, sandalwood was a major component of Hong Kong's earliest incense exports.