A very close relative to Indian Sandalwood in composition, S. australcaledonicum is an excellent altenative at a more reasonable price, with all the same applications.
Regarded in Ayurvedic medicine as a definitive anti-pitta essence - very cooling to fiery, over-heated conditions. May be useful for fiery conditions of the skin (dry, irritated, chapped, acne).
May be a beneficial tonic for the lymphatic & circulatory systems.
May benefit respiratory complaints, as with coughs & laryngitis.
Overall, a cooling & grounding essence, long used in spiritual practice.