The Scientific reason behind applying Chandan (Sandalwood Paste) on Forehead

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Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. According to the Hindu Shastra Tilak on the forehead is a very holy thing. Applying Chandan (Sandalwood Paste) Tilak is a common practice in India. That’s why the Chandan Tilak has religious significance. But Chandan Tilak applying on the forehead has also scientific significance. Chandan Tilak is applied in between two eyebrows. According to yoga science, the human body has 7 chakras. ‘Agna’ Chakra is placed in between two eyebrows; called the third eye. The third eye has immense & spiritual power. This is the reason for applying tilak or bindi on the forehead. Here are Scientific Reasons behind Chandan (Sandalwood Paste) Tilak applying on the forehead:- • Applying Chandan (Sandalwood Paste) Tilak on the forehead improves our concentration power. The cooling power of Chandan stimulates our focus & alerts our mind. The cooling sandalwood clams our body, mind & soul. • The third eye indicates our subconscious mind. This eye or chakra helps with spiritual practices. When you put Chandan on your forehead you block all kinds of negative energies. So Chandan serves you positive energy. • Lots of work pressures, stress & other problems are the main reasons for headache. But if you applied the Chandan or sandalwood paste on your forehead it helps you to cool down your nerve & give you calmness. • Most people are suffering from stress, & insomnia. But while you apply & massage the Chandan or sandalwood paste on your forehead you feel the cooling effects of Chandan which helps to improve your sleep & relief stress. • Sandalwood or Chandan is known as a cooling ingredient. It’s not only calming your mind it cooling down your body within seconds. Just apply it to your forehead & feel relaxed. • While you suffering from fever you can apply Chandan on your forehead; it reduces your fever effectively. • Chandan or Sandalwood is good for acne-prone skin. Its cooling effects reduce skin inflammation & improve skin health as well as reduce acne.