Buddha Wood
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Other Names : Eremophila mitchellii, Buddah, Buddha, Budtha, native Sandalwood, false Sandalwood, bastard sandalwood, Sandalbox, rosewood balvory, Desert Rosewood
Special Precautions of Buddha Wood
The unique chemical constituent profile shows it is high (nearly 100%) in sesquiterpene ketones and normally 30–60% eremophilon. Due to the high ketone content it should be treated with respect and not used on a daily basis for pain relief and it should not ever be ingested.
Health Benefits and Uses of Buddha Wood
- kills bed bugs.
- In recent years, ongoing research has shown the oil extraction to be anti-termite (repellant and insecticide). The heartwood itself was first found to be termite resistant, thus the research into the effectiveness of the essential oil. Companies are springing up across Europe to treat and prevent termites with the oil extract as a main component and a number of patents have been issued for products using Buddha Wood Oil. It has been marketed as Termilone
- Cancer : Further, early promising research is ongoing for its possible cytotoxic effects on several varieties of human cancer cells
- It is active against some pathogenic microorganisms including Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium and Candida albicans when undiluted and against Salmonella at a concentration of 1%.
- Sesquiterpene ketones are known to be analgesic and are useful for relief of sore muscles or joints, for aching joints and muscles as part of a massage blend.
- use is in a diffuser or blend to clear a space or room of negative or unwanted energy or for meditation/relaxation purposes.
