Chaand mara – Sandal wood

Chaand mara (Santalum album L) one of the native trees in Kodagu grows 4-9 m tall. It is  considered sacred in some religions and is used in different religious traditions. The tree starts to flower after 7 years and when the tree is  young the flowers are white and with age they turn red or orange. The trunk of the tree starts to develop its fragrance after about 10 years of growth.They may live to one hundred years of age.

Kodava

Chaand mara

English

Sandal wood

Kannada

Srigandha

Botanical Name

Santalum album L.

Family

SANTALACEAE

Uses

Wood decoction is used in treating bleeding pile, vomiting, diabetes, eye diseases inflammation etc. Oil is used in preparation of soaps and perfumes.