Palo Santo - Smudging Sticks
Palo santo is a sacred tree native to South America. Indigenous Latin American cultures have used its wood in traditional healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. A cousin of both frankincense and myrrh, palo santo literally means "holy wood.” It is used for spiritual protection and energetic cleansing and clears away negativity.
Palo santo is a sacred tree native to South America. Indigenous Latin American cultures have used its wood in traditional healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. A cousin of both frankincense and myrrh, palo santo literally means "holy wood.” It is used for spiritual protection and energetic cleansing and clears away negativity.
Palo santo is a sacred tree native to South America. Indigenous Latin American cultures have used its wood in traditional healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. A cousin of both frankincense and myrrh, palo santo literally means "holy wood.” It is used for spiritual protection and energetic cleansing and clears away negativity.
Palo Santo does not just clear negative energy, it transmutes darkness into light.
"HOLY WOOD" Palo Santo belongs to the woody fragrance family, and it's smell is described as a subtle, sweet, and woody scent with hints of mint and citrus.
How to Use
To burn Palo Santo wood sticks:
1. Light a palo santo stick with a candle, lighter, or match.
2. Hold the stick downward at a 45-degree angle.
3. Let the stick burn for 30 seconds.
4. Blow out the flame. Place the stick in a heatproof dish to let it burn.
Once inhaled, palo santo travels directly through the olfactory system (which controls our sense of smell) of the brain, where it helps turn on the body's relaxation responses and reduces panic, anxiety and insomnia.
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“I love to burn Palo Santo on Sunday mornings to help kick-start a new week with positive energy and good, healing vibes.”
Stephanie P.
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My family loves the smell of Palo Santo. My daughter always asks me to burn it at night before bed when we say her prayers.
Veronica G.