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What is Palo Santo?
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is a tree native to the dry, tropical forests of South America, primarily in Ecuador and Peru. It belongs to the same plant family that gives us revered the products of frankincense, myrrh and copal.
Palo Santo is a sacred wood, the name literally translates to ‘holy wood’, and it is just that. When burned, the wood gives a beautiful aroma of lemon, mint and pine, and the smoke is believed to have both medicinal and therapeutic healing powers.
Some of the most well-known Palo Santo uses include inspiring creativity, evoking protection, infusing blessings and bringing both love and good fortune.
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Benefits of using Palo Santo
This is a wonderful tool to burn before and during your meditations. Its uplifting scent helps to raise your vibration to bring a deeper connection to the Earth and your divine source.
For physical healing, the benefits of Palo Santo include relieving symptoms of common colds, stress, headaches, anxiety, inflammation, emotional trauma and more.
It is also a powerful tool to use when sealing your intentions and goal setting.
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How can Palo Santo cleanse my home?
This incredible wood is said to provide energetic protection, remove any negative energy, uplift your mind and spirit, cleanse your aura and fill your home with peace and blessings.