What is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo (in Spanish "Holy Stick") is a mystical, indigenous tree in arid areas of South America.
The tree's spiritual, practical and therpeutic values were known throughout hundreds of years and it was used by the early Incas and by Amazonian shamans to these days.

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An easy, fast and pleasant way to fill spaces with one of the most pleasant, vibrant, rich aromas in the world!

About this product.

Incense sticks made of pure Palo Santo wood, with a natural Biological glue. This is a totally natural and organic product, produced in a sustainable manner (read in detail below) by genuine Mayan artisans.
Each incense stick lasts around half an hour (depending on the environment: humidity, temperature, winds etc.). It produces a relatively large amount of purifying, aromatic smoke, thus it may be used in portions (detailed instructions below).

The Aroma.

The Palo Santo aroma is unique and incomparable. It is rich, warm, sweet, but sharp.
Some people describe the scent as having notes of pine, mint or lemon. We don't support this view. The aroma is absolutely unique, unlike anything else. It can't even be described in words.

Major Benefits of Palo Santo.

• Excellent for clearing negative energy and cleansing of spaces.
• Powerful repellent of Mosquitoes and other insects.
• Boosts the Immune system. Heals. Helps with common colds, inflammation, Cancer and more... Read more...
  
  The following information is relevant to Palo Santo essential oil and wood sticks.

  Palo Santo essential oil is reach in antioxidants and phytochemicals, mainly limonene and α-terpineol.
  It is traditionally used for relieving common colds, flu symptoms, relieving stress, stomach aches, asthma, headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, emotional pain and more.
  Modern research proves that the essential oil is an effective immune enhancer, thus helping the immune system to fight cancer and infection, relieve inflammation.
  It also has been shown to support a healthy nervous system and relieve muscular pain.
  Palo Santo tea is an excellent detoxyfier, clearing the body from toxins. It has a great capacity to eliminate free radicals which cause oxidative stress.
  
  
• Used for spiritual Ayahuasca and Sweat Lodge ceremonies
• Uplifting and inspires creativity.
• Calming, balancing. Relaxing and Reducing Stress.
• Focuses and helps with meditations.

How to use?

Burning.

To use as incense, and/or mosquito/insect repellent, ignite the end of an incense stick. Once the flame catches, blow it off. Place the stick in a special incense burner. Do not forget to blow off the fire, or the entire stick will burn immediately and ineffectively.
If you don't have an incense burner, you may use a small bowl filled with sand or rice and simply stick the burning incense stick inside.

Allow the wonderful aroma to disperse in the room or move around to spread the scent and clear the energy.

Each incense stick lasts around half an hour (depending on the environment: humidity, temperature, winds etc.). It produces a relatively large amount of purifying, aromatic smoke, thus it may be used in portions. To stop the burning, place the burning tip on a fireproof surface and press the tip so it breaks exactly at the end of the ember (it will naturally do so). You may light and turn off the sticks many times with this method.

*** Use caution when working with fire

Spiritual Ceremonies With Palo Santo.

For many centuries until today, Shamans, healers and medicine people used Palo Santo smoke for spiritual purification, bringing luck and to clear body and spaces from negative energy. Shamans call it "Mala Energia" (bad energy) or "Evil Spirit". The Palo Santo smoke helps the Shamans to enter the "energy field" of ritual participants.

The use of Palo Santo is dated back to the days of the early Incas.

For cleansing the energy of a ceremonial (or any other) space, use Palo Santo smudge of smoke. The smoke may come from either burning of one or a few wood sticks or an incense stick (for small spaces), or burning (actually fuming) Palo Santo resin on an ember of a charcoal disk for large spaces or to obtain a thorough cleansing.
Move around the space and spread the smoke or fumes. To establish a thorough energy cleansing, allow the space to be actually filled with heavy smoke and leave the space for some time. Avoid breathing dense smoke.

For energetic purification of ceremony participants, move the smudge above and around the head, body, underneath the arms and legs.

Sustainability, Eco Friendliness and Supporting the Community.

Traditionally and also by law, Palo Santo products are obtained only from fallen branches or dead trees that have matured for 4-10 years after their death.
This assures that the valuable, sacred tree will not be harmed due to commercial demand. But there is also another very good reason for that. There is a natural process of curing of the tree sap into the fully potent essential oil. This process only begins when the tree or branch die and lasts a few years. A live tree has absolutely no aromatic or healing value.

Our Palo Santo incense sticks are made of fully mature, cured Palo Santo wood. They are of premium quality.

It is a native tradition that a newly wed couple should plant a Palo Santo without being seen, to ensure bondage and an eternal marriage.

When you purchase our Palo Santo products you are supporting the native Mayan artisans and their families.