Arabic Name : Sandal Ahmar
English Name : Red Sandalwood, Rubywood, Sappan, Red Sanders
Hindi Name : Lal Chandan
Latin name : Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.
Persian Name : Sandal Surkh
Sanskrit Name : Raktachandana
Urdu Name : Sandal Surkh
DESCRIPTION
It is astringent, bitter, blood purifier, cardiotonic, constipative, coolant (mild), deodorant, demulcent, exhilarant, refrigerant, sedative and tonic. Useful in menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, spermatorrhoea, dysuria, allergic rashes, headache, jaundice, bleeding piles, hyperacidity, chronic cough, excessive thirst and hiccups. Also useful in anxiety and depression.
Recommended Dosage: 500 mg to 1 g powder of heart wood.
Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.