Red Sandalwood Powder
Red sandalwood (pterocarpus soyauxii) is an excellent incense base material. Although it isn’t actually sandalwood, it makes a perfect base for any incense blend that includes resins but will work well in virtually any recipe.
Red sandalwood (pterocarpus soyauxii) is an excellent incense base material. Although it isn’t actually sandalwood, it makes a perfect base for any incense blend that includes resins but will work well in virtually any recipe.
Red sandalwood (pterocarpus soyauxii) is an excellent incense base material. Although it isn’t actually sandalwood, it makes a perfect base for any incense blend that includes resins but will work well in virtually any recipe.
I love red sandalwood because it has a very low scent. While yellow sandalwood offers a subtle, sweet scent, red sandalwood’s scent will disappear into the background while pushing your aromatics to the forefront. Red sandalwood can cause stains, so handle carefully.
Here’s a great recipe that uses Red Sandalwood:
4 teaspoons Red sandalwood
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon powdered dragon’s blood resin
1/8 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum
Blend the dry ingredients and add water as needed (roughly 2 1/2 teaspoons) to form a smooth clay. Roll into cones, sticks, coils, or other forms.
