Lal Chandan Heartwood Powder

Lal Chandan / Red Sanders Heartwood Powder

Lal Chandan / Raktacandana (लाल चंदन) is heartwood material of Pterocarpus santalinus L.f., supplied here in Powder form.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.