Overview
White sandalwood contains chemicals that might help prevent the growth of fungus and bacteria. It might also reduce spasms and have relaxation effects.
People use white sandalwood for anxiety, common cold, bronchitis, memory, stress, vaginal infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse white sandalwood with red sandalwood. These are not the same.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for WHITE SANDALWOOD overview.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe when used in amounts larger than those found in cosmetics. It might cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: White sandalwood is likely unsafe when taken by mouth in amounts larger than those found in food while pregnant. It has effects that might lead to miscarriage. Avoid use.Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Kidney disease: Don't use white sandalwood if you have kidney problems. It might make kidney disease worse.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe when used in amounts larger than those found in cosmetics. It might cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: White sandalwood is likely unsafe when taken by mouth in amounts larger than those found in food while pregnant. It has effects that might lead to miscarriage. Avoid use.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Kidney disease: Don't use white sandalwood if you have kidney problems. It might make kidney disease worse.
Interactions
Lithium interacts with WHITE SANDALWOOD
White sandalwood might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking white sandalwood might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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