Yellow Sandalwood

(Yellow Sandalwood)
Sanskrit: पीतचन्दन • Botanical: Santalum album Linn. (mature heartwood)

Pita Chandan (Yellow Sandalwood) is described as a variety of Chandan. Some authorities consider it the same as Kaliyaka. It has properties similar to white sandalwood but is specifically mentioned for its Pitta-pacifying and complexion-improving qualities. The mature heartwood of Santalum album may take on a yellow hue. R. Ni. distinguishes it from Shveta Chandan. Reference: Karpuradi Varga, shloka 12-14.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Also Known As
English: Yellow Sandalwood
Sanskrit: पीतचन्दन, कालीयक, हरिचन्दन
Hindi: पीला चन्दन

What is Yellow Sandalwood (Pita Chandan / पीत चन्दन)?

Pita Chandan (Yellow Sandalwood) is described as a variety of Chandan. Some authorities consider it the same as Kaliyaka. It has properties similar to white sandalwood but is specifically mentioned for its Pitta-pacifying and complexion-improving qualities. The mature heartwood of Santalum album may take on a yellow hue. R. Ni. distinguishes it from Shveta Chandan. Reference: Karpuradi Varga, shloka 12-14.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Daha Prashamana (relieves burning)
  • Jwaraghna (antipyretic)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancing)
  • Trishna hara (thirst relieving)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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