Sandalwood Powder Tan Xiang Powder 500g Fine Ground Herbal Powder for Traditional Use

Sandalwood Powder, known in TCM as Tan Xiang (檀香), is a finely ground powder prepared from the heartwood of Santalum album. In TCM theory, sandalwood is considered aromatic, warm in nature, and associated with moving qi and harmonizing the middle. This 500g powder is milled from dried sandalwood and stored in a cool, dry place. It is a traditional herbal ingredient for external or culinary-adjacent traditional applications and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled sandalwood powder with a smooth, delicate texture
• Botanical source: Santalum album heartwood, known in TCM as Tan Xiang (檀香)
• Traditional TCM ingredient valued for its warm aromatic character
• Produced by simple crushing with no further processing claimed
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops, formulators, and bulk buyers

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically a pale yellow to light tan color with a fine, smooth texture. It carries the characteristic warm, sweet, woody aroma of sandalwood. When mixed or prepared, the aroma is typically soft and lingering rather than sharp.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal powder for external topical or aromatic applications
• Ingredient in traditional incense or sachet blends
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and custom powder formulations
• Traditional foot soak or bath powder ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, sandalwood has traditionally been used in aromatic formulas to move qi and relieve chest and abdominal discomfort, often paired with herbs such as agarwood or cardamom in decoctions. As a powder, it is also traditionally incorporated into incense, sachets, and external washes. Its warm aromatic nature made it a common seasonal ingredient in traditional wellness routines.

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