Experience the Sacred Scent of Palo Santo in Every Burn.
Palo Santo is a form of wooden incense harvested from the South American holy tree Bursera Graveolens, which is native to the tropical dry forests of Ecuador and Peru. The wood is felled naturally and allowed to sit on the forest year for up to two years to gain the required density and resin content known to give the incense its sensual characteristics.
Palo Santo is well known for its natural cleansing and healing properties. It is said to help calm the nervous system and reduce stress, making it an essential addition to your daily spiritual practice.
How to use Palo Santo.
Palo Santo is a dense wood and as such normally requires being held under a flame for 1-2 minutes to ignite the wood enough to generate a cleansing smoke. Once lit, keep the flame burning for a little while before blowing it out. This way the smoke will be rich and plentiful, and perfect for your various spells, rituals and ceremonies. You many wish to use a bowl or shell to rest the wood upon whilst smudging, to avoid any falling embers, especially when using the incense indoors.
Key Properties of Palo Santo
| Transformation | Used by the Inca in ancient times this tree is synonymous with metamorphosis and is often used by shamans to promote the physical and mental cycles of death and rebirth known to many religious practices. |
| Letting Go | Surrender is a big part of manifestation process and so burning and working with Palo Santo can support us in releasing worries, stresses and troubles associated with daily life. |
| Positivity | The smoke of Palo Santo is very powerful at stripping away negative energies, whilst allowing any positive emotions to flourish and thrive. |
| Meditation | Clear your air and create a sacred space to attract mental wellbeing and mindfullness during your daily, weekly and monthly meditations. |
| Protection | Known to our ancestors, Palo Santo has a protective and noble quality that you can use to enhance your sacred space and protect those you love from harmful energies in your home. |
A message from our Sisterhood
"When I first discovered Paolo Santo, it was such a holy experience. The smell of the wood, the way it burns gently, the way its aroma makes me feel. I believe this is why Paolo Santo has always been sacred to me. I often think of how long that sacred tree stood connected to the earth in order for me to be blessed with its heavenly and cleansing fragrance. It's roots running deep into the earth, blessing the land with its bounty."
Luna - The Moon Witch
