5" - 6" Palo Santo incense sticks from Peru
Palo Santo is available in bundles of 3, 6, 9, and 12.
Aromatherapy uses botanicals to foster a sense of safety and protection. A powerful aroma like Palo Santo can focus our attention, unify our senses, and quiet our minds.
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is an intensely aromatic tree native to South America. A relative of frankincense and myrrh, Palo Santo has a sweet scent with hints of vanilla, mint, and citrus. Its name translates to "Holy Wood" in Spanish, and has been used by saints and shamans for centuries. When burned, Palo Santo releases a fragrant smoke which many believe uplifts energy and aids in spiritual purification. Use it to promote calm, relieve stress, and dispel misfortune. Burn it before meditation, to clear thoughts or focus concentration. A bonus is that it drives away mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Interestingly, these benefits are only found when a palo santo tree dies naturally and is allowed to decompose for five to eight years. That gives the oils in the wood enough time to fully mature before it is harvested and processed into sticks or essential oils.
Need a vessel to burn your Palo Santo in? An Abalone Shell is beautiful, works well, and also represents the element of water when smudging.
