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Description
Lal Chandan / Red Sanders Heartwood Powder
Lal Chandan / Raktacandana (लाल चंदन) is heartwood material of Pterocarpus santalinus L.f., supplied here in Powder form.
Product at a Glance
| Botanical / Source Identity | Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. |
| Plant Part / Material | Heartwood |
| Forms | Heartwood Powder |
| Pack Sizes | 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
PCIM&H identifies Raktacandana under Pterocarpus santalinus and the official drug material is heartwood. This is Red Sanders, not Safed Chandan/Santalum album.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Ayurveda | Raktacandana, Rakta Chandana |
| Hindi | Lal Chandan, लाल चंदन |
| English | Red Sanders, Red Sandalwood |
| Botanical | Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. |
| Not_This_Product | Safed Chandan = Santalum album |
Ayurvedic / Traditional Context
Raktacandana is a classical Ayurvedic raw material, but this page does not turn historical skin/cooling context into disease-treatment promises.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because exact heartwood-specific authoritative RGVP values were not directly verified in this pass.
Available Form & Purchase Guidance
Current SKU is Powder only, made from the heartwood identity represented by this listing.
Quality & Storage
Red Sanders is conservation- and trade-sensitive. Botanical identity and lawful provenance are more important than unverified '100% pure' claims.
Important Precautions
- Pterocarpus santalinus is CITES-listed and trade-regulated; lawful sourcing/provenance should be documented.
- Do not confuse Lal Chandan with Safed Chandan/White Sandalwood.
- No immunity, skin-disease or internal therapeutic dose is provided.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- Exact Pterocarpus santalinus heartwood identity is stated.
- Conservation/trade status is disclosed rather than hidden behind purity claims.
- Identity, part and regulatory uncertainty are disclosed where relevant.
- Unsupported therapeutic, purity and superiority claims are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lal Chandan?
Red Sanders heartwood from Pterocarpus santalinus.
Is Lal Chandan the same as Safed Chandan?
No.
Which plant part is used?
Heartwood.
What form is sold?
Powder.
Is Red Sanders trade-sensitive?
Yes, it is CITES-listed and regulated.
Why did the URL change?
The old URL was long and keyword-stuffed with negligible equity.
How should it be stored?
Airtight, cool and dry.
Educational Video
Reference note: PCIM&H Raktacandana monograph = Pterocarpus santalinus heartwood. Kew accepts the species. CITES lists Pterocarpus santalinus in Appendix II.
Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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