Red Sandalwood, scientifically known as Pterocarpus santalinus is native and unique to India, growing exclusively in the southern sections of the Eastern Ghats. It is a little tree with a dark grayish bark that grows to a height of 58 meters.

Red Sandalwood is the highest-quality sandalwood on the planet, yet it's also the rarest. It's legally listed as an endangered species. Any other type of sandalwood is considerably darker, heavier, and has a finer patina than this one.

Red sandalwood is regarded as one of the most valuable and holy trees in history (a member of the sandalwood family). Many people think that sandalwood has medicinal properties. Wearing red sandalwood is thought to enhance your intellect, purify your spirit, and improve the power of your wishes.

The wood is in high demand both in India and abroad, particularly in East Asian countries. Carvings, furniture, and incense are made from red sandalwood. The acoustic qualities of the uncommon "wavy" grain variety are highly regarded in Japan, and it is used to manufacture musical instruments. Additionally, the timber is used to extract santalin (a red pigment used as a culinary dye and colorant) in cosmetics.