Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens)

Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens)

A selection of thick and thin sticks of Palo Santo, as well as some larger log pieces.

What is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo is known as 'Holy Wood'. Palo Santo is the wood of the Bursera Graveolens tree, which is native to South America. When burned it gives off a distinctive aromatic scent, and has been used for centuries for a variety of purposes.

Palo santo is often burned to cleanse spaces and objects of negative energy, with its smoke believed to have purifying properties. In aromatherapy, its fragrance creates a calming and soothing atmosphere, known to reduce stress and anxiety.

People also use palo santo during meditation and yoga to enhance focus and create tranquility.

In traditional medicine, palo santo is sometimes used for its potential healing properties, with beliefs in its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. When burned, Palo Santo smoke also repels insects.

Ethically Sourced Palo Santo

We source our Palo Santo from Ecuador.  It is 100% sustainable and ethically sourced in Peru under licence from the Peruvian Government - We import our Palo santo with a phytosanitary certificate which means it is checked by the Peruvian Department for Agriculture (equivalent) and UK HMRC and Defra. Palo Santo is collected from fallen trees or branches, which means that the natural environement is preserved.