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In India, sandalwood is primarily distributed on the Deccan
Plateau.  The total extent of its distribution is approximately
9000 km2 of which 8200 km2 is located in the states of Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu. The heartwood of the fragrant tree is considered
sacred and prized.  The oil distilled from it, 60 kg of oil can be
extracted from a ton of heartwood, is used in the formulation of
perfumes, lotions, soap and candles.  Mashed into a paste, it is
used in folk medicine and spread on the skin to purify the
complexion and heal rashes.  It is dabbed on the forehead during
religious ceremonies and burnt as incense in temples.  The
sandalwood industry employs thousands of people, especially in
Mysore, known as "Sandalwood City."  Employees work in incense
factories, rolling sandalwood paste on bamboo skewers.  Craftsmen
carve the hard yellow wood into boxes, combs, beads and statues of
Hindu gods and elephants.

Sandalwood is a name for and their . These are mostly derived from of the family. The name most frequently refers to species of the genus, ; particuarly and . Species of this tree are found in , Southern , , , islands and . It is used as fragrance in and , and for . Some temples have been built with sandalwood in and these retain the aroma for centuries. Jewelry boxes, , and ornate carvings continue to be made in many parts of Asia, especially India, using sandalwood.

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