What is the difference between red and white sandalwood?

Sandalwood is considered the most expensive. Today many youth are leaving their jobs and cultivating sandalwood. But when sandalwood is mentioned, people are most confused between red and white sandalwood. Today we will tell you what is the difference between red and white sandalwood and why their prices are so expensive.

Sandalwood

Let us tell you that there are many species of sandalwood, but only two species of them i.e. white sandalwood and red sandalwood are cultivated the most. White sandalwood is very expensive due to its medicinal and cosmetic properties. At the same time, it has many medicinal properties and is used in alternative medicines.

White sandalwood

The scientific name of white sandalwood is Santalum album. White sandalwood is commonly known as indian sandalwood. By the way, white sandalwood is cultivated mainly in the states of karnataka and tamil Nadu in South india and Southeast Asia. The height of white sandalwood trees ranges from 4 meters to 10 meters. According to the information, white sandalwood is most commonly used in oil and powder health and beauty promotion. Because it acts as an antiseptic and astringent. At the same time, it also works against skin conditions like acne, eczema. At the same time, it also has the highest religious recognition.

red Sandalwood

The scientific name of red sandalwood is Pterocarpus Santalinus. red sandalwood is known as red Sanders, red Saunders, Rakta Chandan and Lal Chandan. They are found in the southern parts of the Eastern Ghats in india, mainly in the forest area of Andhra Pradesh. The height of their trees ranges from 5 meters to 8 meters. Its wood is extremely hard. Being red, it sells at good prices in the market. It is also used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages. At the same time, red sandalwood is used in ayurveda to treat eye disorders.