santalum album heartwood

Lignum Santali Albi is the pharmaceutical name for the dried heartwood of *Santalum album* L. (Family Santalaceae), commonly known as White Sandalwood. It is a significant botanical drug in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, primarily valued for its volatile oil content, which is rich in sesquiterpene alcohols such as alpha-santalol and beta-santalol. Pharmacologically, it is used to treat conditions related to Qi stagnation and blood stasis, particularly in the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. It is a key component in several traditional formulations, including Kuanxiong (KX) Aerosol and Guanxin Suhe Wan (GSW), which are indicated for the treatment of angina pectoris and coronary heart disease. Research indicates that its active constituents possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vasorelaxant properties, and it is also used for its sedative and aromatic qualities in various therapeutic contexts.

Other names

lignum santali albiWhite SandalwoodTan XiangSandalwood heartwoodSantalum album