Red Sandalwood (Rakta Chandana)
Rakta Chandana
The cooling red heartwood used chiefly externally for pitta skin conditions and internally for raktapitta and burning. Distinct from white Chandana, it is astringent and haemostatic.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): bitter, sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): heavy, dry
Traditionally used for
- skin inflammation
- bleeding disorders
- burning sensation
- acne
Contraindications & cautions
- deep vata dryness
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional cooling and haemostatic wood; modern data limited; a threatened species so sourcing must be ethical.
Regulatory notes
CITES-restricted; use only certified legal supplies.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Karpuradi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.