Palo Santo
Experience the spiritual and physical benefits of ethically harvested Peruvian and Ecuadorian palo santo, the ancient sacred wood used for centuries to purify and heal. Our palo santo is sustainably harvested and ethically sourced, ensuring the highest quality and purity.Palo santo has been used for generations by indigenous cultures for its powerful cleansing and healing properties. When burned, its sweet, woody aroma creates a calming and peaceful atmosphere, promoting relaxation and reducing stress. It's also known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a natural choice for those looking to support their physical and emotional health.Our palo santo is hand-selected and harvested with respect for the natural environment, ensuring that you receive only the purest and most effective cleansing properties. Whether you're looking to purify your space, meditate, or simply enjoy the calming effects of its fragrance, our palo santo is the perfect addition to your spiritual and self-care routine.By choosing ethically harvested Peruvian and Ecuadorian palo santo, you're not only supporting your own health and wellbeing, but also the livelihoods of the communities that have been using it for generations. We're committed to sustainable and ethical practices, and our palo santo is a reflection of that commitment.Take the first step towards a more balanced and harmonious life with our ethically harvested Peruvian and Ecuadorian palo santo. Experience the transformative power of this sacred wood, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with supporting a sustainable and ethical practice.
What exactly is Palo Santo?
Palo Santo a.k.a. Bursera graveolens is a wild tree native to the countries of Ecuador & Peru. It is most often encountered in the form of its heartwood or essential oil. The wood is commonly burned in a nature similar to incense by allowing the smoke to cleanse an area. Its essence is believed to energetically clear a space of any lingering stagnant energy. Diffusion of the essential oil may be used for those sensitive to smoke. The essential oil can also be externally applied to the body via dilution with carrier oils to activate its pleasantly therapeutic qualities and increase one's relaxation. This heavenly aromatic wood has been used for generations, and we work passionately to protect its place within contemporary conscious culture.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae | Phylum: Angiosperms | Class: Eudicots | Sub-class: Rosids
Order: Sapindales | Family: Burseraceae | Genus: Bursera | Species: B. graveolens
Additional Applications:
Tea- The sticks can be used to prepare tea, which is an effective supplement in the treatment of flu, colds, inflammation, and other various ailments. Please see our Recipes Page for a link to our favorite Palo Santo tea recipes. As a general rule of thumb: start with a smaller quantity & increase amount as desired.
Mosquito Repellent- Wood chips, sticks, and essential oil blends are all used as repellents to discourage mosquito bites. This is one of Palo Santo's most common and well known applications in its native environment.
Skin Topical- Many people find the essential oil and blends thereof to be an effective supplement in the treatment of physical pain and discomfort in areas such as wrist and knee joints, stomach, neck, back, legs, hands, and feet. Whether it's inflammation due to swelling or general discomfort, many find a certain level of relief when externally applying the Palo Santo essential oil in direct contact with the skin. We generally recommend a dilution of 30% Palo Santo essential oil to 70% carrier oil for frequent topical application, however this ratio is entirely up to the individual!
Meditative Aid- The aromatherapeutic qualities of Palo Santo stem directly from its natural chemical composition. A number of people use as it a meditative tool, as there is a connection between stimulating the senses with the powerful aroma and the body's release of natural endorphins. Spiritual types from all around the world use Palo Santo as an aid in their meditation practices, with the tree's magic stretching well beyond the borders of its native habitat and culture.
Source: OneLoveHolistics