Sandalwood chips are small pieces of wood from the sandalwood tree (Santalum album) that are used for a variety of purposes, including incense, perfume, and traditional medicine. Sandalwood is native to India and is also grown in other parts of the world.The wood from the sandalwood tree has a distinctive and pleasant aroma, which is why it is widely used in incense, perfumes, and other fragrances. Sandalwood chips are often burned as incense in religious and spiritual ceremonies, and are believed to have a calming and grounding effect on the mind and emotions.