Jeddah Oliban incense sandal for liturgy and performed following an ancient recipe of the Christians deacons of the Middle East.

Sandalwood is known for over 4000 years. This is one of the oldest ingredients in the composition of incense. It is known for its calming and to promote meditation.

In India, it was considered for at least 2000 years as one of the most sacred trees.
In Hinduism, sandalwood is used as a paste and an integral part of rituals and ceremonies. It is distributed to Vishnu and Shiva worshipers who apply it as a dot on the forehead between the eyebrows, in order to bring them peace and clarity of mind and encourage meditation and spiritual practice.

In Buddhism, sandalwood is considered the Padma (lotus). It is used as an offering to Buddha and to promote meditation.

In Tantra, sandalwood is connected to the root chakra and the crown chakra and is used to awaken the Kundalini (vital energy) and transformed it into spiritual wisdom.