Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous Australians and in folk medicine, primarily for its aromatic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The essential oil derived from its wood has been used topically for various skin and inflammatory conditions. Traditional herbal texts and ethnobotanical records sometimes mention its use for general pain relief or to "soothe nerves," which could be interpreted as supportive in neuralgia (nerve pain) or neuritis (nerve inflammation). However, these references are typically broad and not specific to neuralgia or neuritis as understood in modern clinical terms. There is little to no direct scientific evidence or clinical trial data validating the use of Australian Sandalwood oil specifically for neuralgia or neuritis. Most available scientific research focuses on the oil’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, with little exploration of its analgesic properties in the context of nerve pain or inflammation. Therefore, its use for neuralgia or neuritis is justified primarily by tradition, with weak supporting evidence and no robust clinical validation.

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