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Sandalwood, Red
Santali lignum rubrum
Rotes Sandelholz
Published October 15, 1987
Name of Drug
Santali lignum rubrum, red sandalwood.
Composition of Drug
Red sandalwood consists of the heartwood of the trunk of Pterocarpus santalinus L. f. [Fam. Fabaceae], freed from sapwood, as well as preparations thereof.
Uses
Red sandalwood is used for ailments and complaints of the gastrointestinal tract, as a diuretic, astringent, for "blood purification" and for cough.
Risks
None known.
Evaluation
The therapeutic administration of red sandalwood cannot be recommended, since its effectiveness has not been documented.
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