Palo Santo has a long spiritual history. Mentions of this tree date back to the Inca era, when it was used in rituals and ceremonies throughout the Amazon.
This is wood from a tree called Bursera Graveolens, Palo Santo. It grows in Peru, Ecuador and other countries of South America, as well as the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
For centuries, Palo Santo, which means “sacred wood” in Spanish, has been burned as an energy cleanser.
It grows in tropical dry forests and produces a very aromatic resin.
For thousands of years, wood, resin and oil have been used for medicinal purposes.
The ritual comes from the Inca tradition, according to which the smoke from firewood burned during spiritual ceremonies has healing properties.
It is also believed to neutralize problems before they even begin. It can even attract sacredness and goodwill into a space.
Palo Santo brings positive healing energy and allows you to approach things with an unencumbered mind.
This way, you will be better prepared to establish a harmonious relationship in the office or at home and begin to have comforting conversations with your partner.
In South American history, Palo Santo is said to remove negativity and obstacles and attract good luck.
To clear the energy of any space, simply light a stick and then extinguish the flame by gently waving the stick in the air or moving your hand over the stick. The smoldering stick will emit white smoke that may disperse around you or your space.
Remember, any burned wood releases smoke compounds that can be harmful if inhaled over a long period of time or with strong exposure.
And exposure to particles released when wood burns can irritate the lungs.
But unfortunately, at the moment there are no studies on safety thresholds, or they are so insignificant that they cannot be compared with its positive effect.
Therefore, we advise you to burn Palo Santo with caution and not to get too carried away.
In addition to the historical and spiritual benefits of burning Palo Santo, it is also loved for its pleasant aroma.
When not used for its scent, Palo Santo oil becomes popular for its anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving properties.
Simply rubbing a few drops into the skin is believed to calm the mind, as well as prevent headaches and anxiety - apply the oil to a small area of skin to ensure there are no allergic reactions.
US therapists explain that sniffing the diffusion or smearing the stick will help "release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, while stimulating the release of endorphins and enkephalins, the body's natural painkillers."
Palo Santo has a complex chemical composition and is especially rich in limonene, which is also found in citrus peels. Limonene is part of plant defense against insects.
When its oils are added to hot water and then inhaled, Palo Santo oil can relieve the congestion, sore throat, and inflammation that are present with both colds and flu.
It has antimicrobial properties, calms the nervous system, restores calm, and can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Palo Santo is often sold in the form of Palo Santo incense sticks, which are made from fine wood shavings, mixed with natural glue and dried.
Also in our store we sell wood shavings of this tree - natural and dried without adding additional ingredients.
Repelling unwanted insects during the summer months
Rubbing during the summer has the added benefit of repelling mosquitoes in a natural and harmless way. Palo Santo contains volatile oils and aromatic resins that warn against pesky insects, but without harsh chemicals like DEET.
