Sandalwood seed germination and its uses

Red sandalwood is mostly used as medicine. Most of this tree grows as a wild plant. The area is characterized by hot dry climate with around 100mm of rain in each of the two annual monsoons. These are found in dry hilly areas of. It is extremely hard, blood red in colour with occasional light yellow streaks.

SPECIFICATION OF SANDALWOOD

Size:- variable
Color:- Brown
Height: 10 to 15 meter

Origin:-India
Availability:- Throughout the year
Category:- Tree / Forestry Seeds
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: They can tolerate shallow, rocky ground and stony or gravelly soils.
Water: The important sandal tracts lie in places where rainfall varies from 60-160cm.
Temperature: Between 12° and 30°C.

BENEFITS OF SANDALWOOD
Sandalwood is really a distinctive kind of wood. Basically, these trees are fragrant and therefore are mostly present in India. However, it has many benefits in human life.

1.The essential oil of sandalwood is very good as an antiseptic agent. It is safe for both internal and external applications. When ingested, it helps to protect internal wounds and ulcers from infections.

2. Sandalwood works as an anti-inflammatory agent which boosts the circulation of blood in regions of your skin, which means that the skin is nourished with sufficient nutritional and metabolic waste material deposited near it may also be eliminated.

3. In accordance with a study, sandalwood can effectively heal ulcers.

4. It improves memory and stimulates your powers of concentration. It also keeps the brain cool and relaxed and saves you from undue stress and anxiety.

5. Sandalwood oil has got astringent qualities that are very useful for the strengthening of the gums. Additionally, it helps prevent natural teeth loss.



GERMINATION
Use a flat tray container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage- put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space -now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimeter)- water it - place the container in semi-shaded place.