Sandalwood is considered to be the most expensive. Today, many youth are leaving their jobs and cultivating sandalwood. But when sandalwood is mentioned, people are most confused between red and white sandalwood. Today we will tell you what is the difference between red and white sandalwood and why their prices are so expensive.
Sandalwood
Let us tell you that there are many species of sandalwood, but only two of them, i.e. white sandalwood and red sandalwood, are cultivated the most. White sandalwood is very expensive due to its medicinal and cosmetic properties. At the same time, it has many medicinal properties and is used in alternative medicines.
White Sandalwood
The scientific name of white sandalwood is Santalum album. White sandalwood is commonly known as Indian sandalwood. By the way, white sandalwood is cultivated mainly in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states in Southern India and Southeast Asia. The height of white sandalwood trees ranges from 4 meters to 10 meters. According to the information, white sandalwood is most commonly used in oil and powder health and beauty promotion. Because it works as an antiseptic and astringent. It also works against skin conditions like acne, eczema. At the same time, it also has the highest religious recognition.
Red Sandalwood
The scientific name of red sandalwood is Pterocarpus Santalinus. Red sandalwood is known as Red Sanders, Red Saunders, Rakt Chandan and Lal Chandan. They are found in the southern parts of the Eastern Ghats in India, mainly in the forest area of Andhra Pradesh. The height of their trees ranges from 5 meters to 8 meters. Its wood is extremely hard. Being red, it is sold at good prices in the market. It is also used as a flavouring agent in alcoholic beverages. In Ayurveda, red sandalwood is used to treat eye disorders.
Price of white and red sandalwood
Red sandalwood is more expensive than white sandalwood. The price of red sandalwood is 18 to 25 thousand rupees per kg in the Indian market. In the international market, it is 38 to 45 thousand rupees per kg. Red sandalwood is farmed only in the southern part of the country, while white sandalwood is farmed in the entire North India. 300 to 350 plants of white sandalwood can be planted on one acre of land. The price of one kg of white sandalwood ranges from 5 to 35 thousand rupees per kg. Its price also depends on how old the tree is. Sandalwood is usually expensive, because farmers have to work hard and take a long time to grow it. A sandalwood tree is ready only after proper care of the soil, climate and plants.
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