WHAT IS PALO SANTO WOOD?
The Spanish translation of palo santo is " Holy Wood ."
Palo santo is a type of tree ( Bursera graveolens ) that grows wild near Ecuador, all the way to South America. This tree species is known for its healing properties and has a deep spiritual history: a history steeped in rituals.
Burned as incense, it is used as a purification tool to free a space from negative forces, palo santo wood invites " Practice with Intention " . The fragrance evokes a hundred stories. Natural organic compounds, including limonene and terpineol, produce a focal aura of citrus and cedar.
The quiet pleasure of palo santo is especially appreciated by those who have witnessed its power.
Learn mindful ways to use Palo Santo wood and personalize the experience.
How to use Palo Santo wood?
Select a stick of palo santo wood from your pack and hold one end of the stick over a flame until it begins to burn. Stay with the flame for a few moments as it grows. Gently wave the stick back and forth and let the cleansing smoke rise into the air. If the smoke diminishes, blow a little until the ember returns to its deepest glow.
You can use Palo Santo wood to purify your space by holding a lit stick in your hands, wafting the smoke around until its restful scent fills the room.
Step 1: Light the stick
Palo Santo wood is easy to light. Hold the end of a stick in a flame (from a lighter, a match, or even the gas on your stove— remember to turn the gas off afterward !) until it is fully lit. You'll know it's lit when the stick catches fire like a match. Let it burn for about a minute.
Step 2: Let the stick burn out
In fact, in the second step, you don't even need to do much, just let the wood burn out naturally after about a minute. But if you prefer, you can extinguish the flame yourself.
Step 3: Unleash the Power
Hold the stick in your hands, visualize your intentions, and fill your space with sacred smoke. The short burn will smoke for a while, releasing a sweet, woody scent and purifying the energy around you, restoring peace and calm. When you're finished smudging, place the unlit stick on a heat-resistant surface (a good option is a metal bowl with a little sand in the bottom), and it will be ready for the next time you want to burn Palo Santo.
