NOTES ON, AND PUBLICATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE PHARMACEUTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SEED KERNEL OF SANTALUM SPICATUM

    The following papers are the result of a research program conducted by Yandi Lui and

                  Robert B Longmore at Curtin University of Technology's School of Pharmacy.

   PUBLISHED :- Y.D. LIU AND R.B. LONGMORE.

   Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia [1996]  20

   Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy Volume 26 No 6

                                   The edible kernel of the Australian Sandalwood has formed a

                                    valuable part of the traditional aborigines diet

  The macerated kernels were also used as a topical application

  for skin lesions and to treat arthritis by oral ingestion

            SANDALWOOD SEED MAY BE BOTH A FOOD AND A MEDICINE

Conjugated linoleic acid -- A natural anti oxidant from ximenynic acid

The kernels of the Quandong ( Santalum acuminatum ) contain similar chemicals and with the expansion of the Quandong as a new horticultural crop there is now large quantities santalum kernels available for research.

The Australian Quandong Industry association would be interested to hear from any research group that wish to explore the potential of the organic pharmaceuticals contained within the Santalum kernels.

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