Red Sandalwood/Lal Chandan Plant

Name : Red Sandalwood/Lal Chandan Plant

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 10 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Product Weight : 0.4 Kg

Type : Bonsai

Red Sandalwood, commonly called Raktachandan or Red Sanders. It is scientifically known as Pterocarpus santalinus and belongs to the family Fabaceae. Red Sandalwood is a highly-valued wood having a commercial value ranging from eight lakh to twelve lakhs per ton as per Government rates. It is a small-sized tree with a hard, dark purple wood part at the centre called the heartwood, which has a bitter flavour. The Raktachandan tree is native to India and is well distributed in dry and hilly regions of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Maharashtra. Red Sandalwood is considered sacred in Hindu culture and is extensively used for many rituals. Hence, red Sandalwood has different common names, such as Lal Chandan, Yerra Chandanamu, Tambada Chandana, Agaru Gandhami, Rakt Chandan, Patrangam, etc.​1,2​ Read along to learn more about the health benefits of red Sandalwood, its bioactive components, properties, uses and more.

Country of Origin : India