What is Palo Santo?
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is a mystical tree native to the coasts of South America. Related to Frankincense and Myrrh, it grows up to 15 m tall. Known as "holy wood," Palo Santo develops its healing and spiritual properties only after a tree or branch dies and naturally rests for 4–10 years. For centuries, shamans and healers in Peru and Ecuador have used it in spiritual and medicinal practices.
Natural Habitats
Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Nicaragua, Galapagos Islands.
Traditional Shamanic Use
Palo Santo has been used for centuries in rituals to cleanse spaces, elevate vibrations, and support meditation. Its aromatic smoke, with hints of mint and citrus, is believed to ward off negative energies and attract positivity, creativity, and good fortune.
Traditional Folk Medicine
In South America, Palo Santo has been traditionally used to relieve symptoms of colds, flu, stress, asthma, headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, and emotional discomfort. It helps calm tension and promotes relaxation.
How to Use Palo Santo
Light the end of the stick and let it burn for 30–60 seconds, then gently blow out the flame. Waft the aromatic smoke around your space to purify it. After use, place the stick in a fireproof container. Aroma: warm, sweet, floral-woody.
Combining with Other Incense
Palo Santo blends well with other incense such as benzoin, black, golden, and white copal, frankincense (Boswellia), sandalwood, vanilla, tonka beans, tolu, myrrh, and lavender, allowing you to create unique aromatic rituals and meditative experiences.
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