Red Sanderswood, also known as Pterocarpus santalinus, is a rare and valuable hardwood tree native to the southern parts of India. The wood of this tree is known for its beautiful rich red color, which has made it very popular in the furniture industry. There are several synonyms of Red Sanderswood, including the Red Sandalwood, Raktachandan, Lal Chandan, Rakta Chandana, and Sivappu Chandanam. These synonyms are derived from different languages and regions, like Hindi, Tamil, and Sanskrit. Apart from furniture, Red Sanderswood is also used in making musical instruments, dyes, and traditional medicines due to its high medicinal value.