From which part of the plant Santalum album is the medicinal 'Sandalwood oil' extracted?
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Correct answer: Heartwood
Sandalwood oil is obtained via steam distillation of the heartwood of Santalum album. It is used in medicine for its cooling, sedative, and astringent properties.
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