Palo Santo, or Bursera Graveolens, is a very aromatic tree grown in the South American forests.  This Holy Wood has been used throughout time – by the Incas as a spiritual remedy for spiritual cleansing and purifying.  Also by the Shamans, who would use it in ceremonies to send away bad spirits, clear bad energy, and to cure all kinds of diseases.  

Protected by the government, this wood may only be obtained after the natural death of the tree, or from pieces found on the ground.  To retain its special properties, the dead tree must lay on the ground for another 6-10 years before harvesting the wood for its “holy” properties.  The wood is then cut into sticks or ground into sawdust to form incense cones.  Essential oils can be extracted from the tree but will only produce any essences if the tree goes through the right process of natural death and resting for 6-10 years.

Using Palo Santo as an incense stick has many uses.   Its smoke repels mosquitoes and insects of any kind.  Lighting it in your home will also help clear away any evil spirits or bad energy.  With a very aromatic fragrance, Palo Santo can assist in meditation, and sending you on a spiritual journey! 

Another way to use Palo Santo is by boiling the stick or sawdust in water and drinking the tea. With such a high limonene content that is not found in other trees, Palo Santo can be used as an herbal medicinal tea as a respiratory aid for colds, asthma, coughs, and relieves headaches or migraines.  People now use the essential oil to relieve pain in massage therapy as it is known to decrease inflammation.

Not only does it smell sweet, but it is anti-viral.  This wood is definitely useful in its many different forms.  Try one out!  It will become  a regular staple in your household to help cleanse and purify your home and your body!

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