Santulum album: Medicinal and Pharmacological Properties

Medicinal plants are used since the dawn of human civilization for therapeutic purpose. New bioactive natural compounds came into existence due to the extensive use of herbal remedies and therapeutic preparations obtained from medicinal plants. In the review attempt has been made to collect the data on the medicinal and pharmacological properties of Santalum album. Data has been collected using different search engines (google scholar, Pubmed, Elsevier, Springer link, science direct), books, Literature reviews. Santalum album is commercially important plant belong to Santalaceae family. Santulum album commonly known as sandal wood is well known all over the world for its most expensive stem. It has many therapeutic efficacy and used in different ailments. It is Disinfectant in genitourinary and bronchial tracts, diuretic, expectorant and stimulant. Sandalwood is the precious tree cultured in India. S. album is mainly grown for its timber and fragrant oil. Like rosewood and cinnamon wood, it is also an aromatic wood. The powder of wood is used medicinal, culture and religious purpose. Therefor it is used to make perfumes, in cosmetic industry, in pharmaceutical industries and aromatherapy. In pharmacology sandalwood acts as coolant, sedative, astringent. In the present review we discuss the medicinal and pharmacological potential of Santalum album.