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Highly valued for centuries, sandalwood is said to be one of the most expensive woods in the world. The woods are heavy, yellow-brown to red in colour, and fine-grained, and unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. 

Sandalwood obtains its value from the heartwood - dense inner part of the trunk containing the elixir, as well as its butt, and major branches. The distinctive sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use.

Australian Sandalwood is a relaxing, calming essential oil that can assist with sleeping and meditation. It has grounding qualities that can bring stillness to the mind and improve mental clarity. Sandalwood oil has also been known to be a gentle aphrodisiac.

Sandalwood Album is used as a remedy for many ailments including digestive problems, the common cold, and urinary tract infections.

There are 15 different species of sandalwood in the world, the most popular being Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) and Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum.) 

Each species has its own distinct aromatic profile and can be found growing in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Australia, Hawaii, and other Pacific Islands. 

Australian Sandalwood grows in the arid central west of the country. Indian Sandalwood which Quintis planted in 1997 from seeds originating from Mysore in India, is grown in the sub-tropical north of Australia.