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Red sandalwood, or Pterocarpus santalinus, is a medium-sized tree from southern India known for its valuable, deep red heartwood. This heartwood is prized for its rich color and uses in traditional medicine, cosmetics, religious ceremonies, and fine woodworking, such as furniture and sculptures. While lacking the strong scent of its white sandalwood counterpart, its heartwood is rich in a red dye called santalin and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Due to high demand, the species is now endangered and protected by strict laws, though it is also cultivated on farms for legal trade. Physical description Size: A small, light-demanding tree that grows up to 8 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 15–50 cm. Leaves: Pinnate leaves that are typically green. Heartwood: The mo