Overview
People use red sandalwood for conditions such as cancer, wounds, digestive tract problems, fluid retention, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In manufacturing, red sandalwood is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.
Don't confuse red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) with white sandalwood (Santalum album).
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for RED SANDALWOOD overview.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red sandalwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red sandalwood is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red sandalwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red sandalwood is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Lithium interacts with RED SANDALWOOD
Red sandalwood might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking red 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.
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with RED SANDALWOOD
Red sandalwood extract might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking red sandalwood extract along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), and tolbutamide (Orinase).
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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