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The Tai Family
The Tai Family from Hong Kong have been involved in selling Western Australian sandalwood to China for many generations and still remain selling Western Australian sandalwood through Jimmy Tai. This goes back to the late 1800′s.
What is Sandalwood?
Sandalwood is an aromatic timber that has been used for thousands of years ranging from incense for religious ceremonies agarbatti, perfume and cosmetics, medicinal treatments, aromatherapy, insect repellency, furniture and carvings, and chewing tobacco.
The story of the SS Windsor
Bill Newbold Finds Sandalwood At Abrolhos Islands - the story of the SS WindsorX
Duke University study on the effects of DEET
Every year, approximately one-third of the U.S population uses insect repellants containing DEET to ward off mosquitoes and other pests. At present, DEET is used in more than 230 products with concentrations up to 100 percent.
However, DEET should be used with caution due to its possible damaging effects on brain cells. Studies have shown that DEET causes brain cell death and behavioural changes in rats after frequent and prolonged use. This exposure causes neurons to die in regions of the br...