Vedantha Vanam

The popular and expensive type of sandalwood is known as sri gandham in south india. The botanical name typically recognized for indian sandalwood is santalum album. Sandalwood trees indeed require specific climatic conditions and are primarily found growing in 8 countries: – india, indonesia, australia, philippines, new caledonia, fiji islands, sri lanka, and malaysia. Indian sandalwood (santalum album) is renowned for producing high-quality sandalwood oil, which contributes to its global demand and value. Sandalwood has a rich history in india, spanning over 4,000 years.It has been valued for its use in aromatherapy, perfumes, soaps, as well as in crafting beautiful candles and idols. Sandalwood trees predominantly grow in south india, emphasizing its regional exclusivity.