sbrul gyi snying po

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sbrul gyi snying po

A variety of sandalwood. The name means "snake essence" because snakes were said to live in the forests of those trees because they were attracted to their scent.

One kind of Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) said to be "blue" on the inside. The name "essence of snakes" is said to come from snakes being particularly attracted to those trees.

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