About Oleum Santali Homeopathy Dilution

Also known as Santali Aetheroleum, Oleum Terebinthinae, Oil of Sandalwood, chandan ka tel (hindi)

Contains Beta Santalol, Santalenes, Santyl acetate

Nature - Coolant with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties

Oil of sandalwood has been used for years from ancient times for a variety of household healing purposes. The plant sources of homeopathic medicines are vast and comprise of products from almost all continents of the world. Oil of sandalwood is also used as a homeopathic remedy and it has admirable results within its sphere of action. Oil of sandalwood is called Oleum Santali in homeopathic jargon.

The trees from which oil of sandalwood is extracted typically grow in Southern India. The woods are heavy and aromatic. Their fragrance persists for years together and these trees are one of the most expensive plant species of the world. The oil of sandalwood is a volatile oil. Normally it is obtained by steam distillation of the tree products. The medicine can be procured at homeopathic dispensaries; one can also buy Oleum Santali mother tincture online.

The most prominent range of action of this medicine is on the urinary and sexual systems. Gonorrhea is one condition of sexual organs where this remedy comes in handy. It is also used as a disinfectant when a person is suffering from cough with expectoration and unable to cough up the phlegm.

Oleum Santali mother tincture is often indicated in cases of urinary dysfunction. Frequent burning and smarting urination with incessant urging are found in such cases. Urinary tract infection can thus be safely cured by this remedy. Acute pains and aches occur in the kidney region. The flow of urine is retarded with slow and small stream and the person feels a ball pressing the urethra, more so while standing. This often occurs in prostatic enlargement, a common condition among aging males. Oleum Santali mother tincture is prescribed in such cases. Chronic cases of urinary and bladder infections may be treated by this medicine. Five drops of the tincture in half a cup of water three times a day help to relieve the urinary troubles.

The male complaints that can be treated by this remedy in both tincture and potency form should also be mentioned. Swelling of the genitals occurs with pains deep in the perineum. Thick yellow discharges from the genitalia occur as seen in gonorrhea. These discharges contain both pus and mucus and are offensive.

Homeopathic physicians may also prescribe Oleum Santali mother tincture for moles. The uses of Oleum Santali for skin complaints are remarkable. Most eruptions indicated under this remedy cover the face area. Acne, moles and spots on the face can be effectively treated by Oleum Santali with little to no chances of recurrence.

It is necessary to understand that self-medication often turns out to be harmful and ineffective. Oleum Santali also works best in dosages prescribed by the doctor. 

What doctors recommend Oleum Santali for?

Dr Rashmi Shukla recommends Oleum Santali for 

• Cough - dry hacking type, unable to expel phlegm in chest
• Proven in skin disorders - effective in acne, skin discolouration (black spots), slows skin ageing
• Warts – can be given in warts along with conventional treatment. Its antiseptic skin properties help in clearing up HPV infection 
• Cystitis – urine comes in fits and start, it’s a very good coolant to contain burning sensation of cystitis
• Urethral stricture due to any reason,  very useful  in cases of restricted urine output (feeble urine stream)

Dr Vikram Kirti recommends Oleum Santali Q (external application) along with other medicines (internal) for black moles on skin

Dr Vikas Sharma recommends Oleum Santali as the medicine to be used when the urine stream is very slow and scanty in Urethral strictures

Related: Homeopathy Skin care products with Sandal (oleum santali)

The action in the urinary and sexual spheres is most utilizable, especially in gonorrhśa. It is also a stimulating, disinfectant expectorant. Two or three drops on sugar will frequently relieve the hacking cough, when but little sputum is expectorated.

Male -Painful erections; swelling of the prepuce. Thick, yellowish, muco-purulent discharge. Deep pain in perineum.

Urine -Frequent, burning, smarting swelling, and redness of meatus. Stream small and slow. Acute aching in kidney region. Sensation of a ball pressing against the urethra; worse, standing. Gleet, with profuse, thick discharge; chronic cystitis.

Dose -Two to ten ml in capsules.