Chandana
चन्दन
White Sandalwood · ചന്ദനം
About
Santalum album. Cooling, fragrant heartwood.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | चन्दन |
|---|---|
| English | White Sandalwood |
| Malayalam | ചന്ദനം |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Skin disorders, burning sensations, urinary disorders, fevers.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.