palo santo (Bursera graveolens)

Also known as "sacred wood", Palo Santo is a tree species that, thanks to its properties and aroma, is used for energy purposes to create harmony, peace and tranquility in environments.
 
Common in countries such as Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Mexico, Palo Santo has been used since ancient times to cure both physical pain and illnesses caused by stress.
Next, we share what Palo Santo is and how to take advantage of its benefits.
 
Palo Santo is commonly used to treat both physical pain and illnesses caused by stress.
 
 
What is PALO SANTO?
 
Palo Santo, also known as "sacred wood", is a tree species whose wood is recognized for its intense aroma with a slightly citrus touch.
Therefore, this is used either in its natural state or as incense for energy purposes, as it helps to create the feeling of harmony, peace and tranquility.
 
However, what characterizes Palo Santo is that its properties begin to appear when the tree dries up and dies, that is, it takes a few years for the wood to begin to develop the components that generate its characteristic smell.
 
Containing a high concentration of limonene, a natural substance extracted from the oil in citrus peels, Palo Santo has a sweet, woody smell, with hints of mint, eucalyptus, and lemon.
 
What is the origin of PALO SANTO ?
 
The origin of Palo Santo dates back to ancient times, generally in Latin American countries such as Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, Costa Rica, as well as Mexico.
 
Pre-Hispanic cultures used to use it for religious and spiritual rituals, to attract good luck, ward off negativity, and to achieve better spiritual communication with their gods.
 
Whether in infusion or incense, Palo Santo is ideal for cleaning and purifying the environment.

What uses and benefits does PALO SANTO have?
 
Thanks to its properties, Palo Santo is used to relieve illnesses caused by stress, as well as to maintain calm and emotional balance, raise self-esteem and improve mood.
 
The incense of this wood contains antirheumatic, diuretic, cleansing and antiseptic medicinal properties, as well as being a great source of antioxidants.
 
For this reason, Palo Santo is very common in practices such as yoga, reiki and aromatherapy, since it helps to clean and purify the environment.
 
How is PALO SANTO used?
 
The most common way to use Palo Santo is as incense or, in any case, lighting a piece of dry wood to spread the smoke in a given space.
However, for the wood to stay lit, you have to light the flame from time to time and leave it in a container so that it goes out on its own.
Also, Palo Santo can be prepared as an infusion: boiling it for 15 minutes over low heat, then letting it rest for 5 minutes, filtering it and drinking it alone or with a natural sweetener, such as cane sugar or honey.