By Paul McClure An extract of sandalwood oil has proven an effective prostate cancer treatment in mice Original image: Depositphotos A new study has found that, in mouse models of prostate cancer, a compound extracted from sandalwood oil was effective in slowing the onset and growth of tumors and resulted in cell death. Further research will...
Going bald? Rubbing sandalwood oil on your scalp may stimulate hair growth When applied to scalp tissue in the lab, the oil stimulates hair growth in six days Hair follicles contain ‘smell receptors’ that respond to the aromatic odor This triggers the main protein found in hair, known as keratin, to multiply Smell receptors are throughout the body and respond to chemicals in scents Millions of men who are going bald may benefit from rubbing sandalwood oil onto their scalps. Laboratory...
