Palo Santo (Burseara Graveolens)
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The name Palo Santo means "Holy Wood", a name that describes perfectly the kind of natural aromatic wood incense it is. You see, the magic of Palo Santo is in the alchemical process that happens after the death of a limb or a tree. In order for the Palo Santo to gain its magical and medicinal properties it must die, but not just any death – only a natural death of a wise old limb or tree will do.
Palo Santo has been used for centuries by the Incas and indigenous people of the Andes as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing, as well as to get rid of evil spirits and misfortune. Medicinally, in the ethno-botanical systems of the Andes, Palo Santo is used as an insect repellent, as a feline stimulant (similar to catnip), for colds, asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, sea sickness, migraine, arthritis, neck aces, cervical pain, meditation and relaxation. It has a wonderful citrus aroma with underlying notes of frankincense, which is its close relative. It is often used by shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies. Our Palo Santo is sustainably wild harvested from a reserve in Ecuador from naturally fallen trees and branches that lie dead for 4-10 years before they are harvested.
Unlike conventional incense which burns completely after lighting, Palo Santo may be relit many times. When lighting, allow the wood to burn to less than a minute, then blow the flame out. Palo Santo may be re-lit many times. A single stick can last for a very, very long time making it a great incense to have on hand.
When you purchase Palo Santo from Creole Moon, a portion of the sales price goes to help replant these endangered trees when we order from our supplier.
Element Association: Air
Magical Associations: Luck, Protection
Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo,Aquarius
Planetary Association: Mercury
There are 10 sticks per package; sticks are 4 inches long and 1/4 to 1/2 inches in diameter. Approximately 2 ounces.
Palo Santo has been used for centuries by the Incas and indigenous people of the Andes as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing, as well as to get rid of evil spirits and misfortune. Medicinally, in the ethno-botanical systems of the Andes, Palo Santo is used as an insect repellent, as a feline stimulant (similar to catnip), for colds, asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, sea sickness, migraine, arthritis, neck aces, cervical pain, meditation and relaxation. It has a wonderful citrus aroma with underlying notes of frankincense, which is its close relative. It is often used by shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies. Our Palo Santo is sustainably wild harvested from a reserve in Ecuador from naturally fallen trees and branches that lie dead for 4-10 years before they are harvested.
Unlike conventional incense which burns completely after lighting, Palo Santo may be relit many times. When lighting, allow the wood to burn to less than a minute, then blow the flame out. Palo Santo may be re-lit many times. A single stick can last for a very, very long time making it a great incense to have on hand.
When you purchase Palo Santo from Creole Moon, a portion of the sales price goes to help replant these endangered trees when we order from our supplier.
Element Association: Air
Magical Associations: Luck, Protection
Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo,Aquarius
Planetary Association: Mercury
There are 10 sticks per package; sticks are 4 inches long and 1/4 to 1/2 inches in diameter. Approximately 2 ounces.
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About Palo Santo
Palo Santo, Bursera Graveolens, is an aromatic tree native to the Galapagos Islands and the dry forests of South America. In traveling along the coastline of South America’s Pacific coast from Northern Peru to Ecuador one is captured by the perfume of Palo Santo. If you follow the perfume trail you’ll reach the Machalilla National Park, located in the Province of Manabi, on the coastline of Ecuador, where you will find the biggest concentration of Palo Santo trees in all of South America. As in Peru, the Palo Santo tree in Ecuador is protected by the national government and can only be harvested under strict conditions. Our supplier, and by extension we, supports these sustainable practices through its association with Deltatau Palo Santo Foundation of Manabi. When walking the trails of the Machalilla National Park with the sun at its peak, the brackish air from the ocean fills up with the aroma of the Palo Santo resin and you are filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.
The name Palo Santo means "Holy Wood", a name that describes perfectly the kind of natural aromatic wood incense it is. You see, the magic of Palo Santo is in the alchemical process that happens after the death of a tree. In order for the Palo Santo to gain its magical and medicinal properties it must die, but not just any death;only the natural death of a wise, old branch or tree will do. Palo Santo has been used for centuries in the Andes by the indigenous peoples there as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing, as well as to ward off evil spirits and misfortune. Palo Santo differs from other kinds of incense because it can be relit and reused over and over again.
A portion of the sales price goes to help replant these endangered trees.
The Palo Santo trees live for 80 to 90 years. After this death the tree must remain in its natural habitat for 4 to 10 years to complete its metamorphosis. Only then do its sacred, medicinal and mystical properties come alive. Palo Santo has been used for thousands of years in Peru and Ecuador by shamans and healers. Travel today through the Andes Mountains you still find shamans, curanderos, and healers using Palo Santo as part of their ceremonies and healing rituals, evidence that its use more alive than ever in their culture. Increasingly the healing properties of Palo Santo are finding its way into the rest of the world as one of the truly great resins of Mother Earth. It has capacities in both physical and metaphysical realms. Palo Santo has even caught the attention of western scientific researchers for it chemical properties which include limonene and monterpenes that are being studied for their anti cancer effects. It’s truly amazing that this “Holy Wood” can at once, through its healing scent and sacred smoke, provide energetic protection, remove bad energy, uplift the spirit and bring good luck as well as repel mosquitoesand treat a headache.
In the ethno-botanical systems of the Andes Palo Santo is also used as an insect repellent, as a feline stimulant (similar to catnip),for colds, asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, sea sickness, migraine, arthritis, neck aces, cervical pain, meditation and relaxation.
Aroma Description: warm, delicately sweet,rosy-woodsy
Element Association: Air
Magical Associations: Luck, Protection
Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo,Aquarius
Planetary Association: Mercury
Mixes Well With: benzoin, copal-black, copal-gold, copal-white, frankincense, iris root, lavender, myrrh, oakmoss, sandalwood, tolu balsam, tonka beans, vanilla, etc.
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The name Palo Santo means "Holy Wood", a name that describes perfectly the kind of natural aromatic wood incense it is. You see, the magic of Palo Santo is in the alchemical process that happens after the death of a tree. In order for the Palo Santo to gain its magical and medicinal properties it must die, but not just any death;only the natural death of a wise, old branch or tree will do. Palo Santo has been used for centuries in the Andes by the indigenous peoples there as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing, as well as to ward off evil spirits and misfortune. Palo Santo differs from other kinds of incense because it can be relit and reused over and over again.
A portion of the sales price goes to help replant these endangered trees.
The Palo Santo trees live for 80 to 90 years. After this death the tree must remain in its natural habitat for 4 to 10 years to complete its metamorphosis. Only then do its sacred, medicinal and mystical properties come alive. Palo Santo has been used for thousands of years in Peru and Ecuador by shamans and healers. Travel today through the Andes Mountains you still find shamans, curanderos, and healers using Palo Santo as part of their ceremonies and healing rituals, evidence that its use more alive than ever in their culture. Increasingly the healing properties of Palo Santo are finding its way into the rest of the world as one of the truly great resins of Mother Earth. It has capacities in both physical and metaphysical realms. Palo Santo has even caught the attention of western scientific researchers for it chemical properties which include limonene and monterpenes that are being studied for their anti cancer effects. It’s truly amazing that this “Holy Wood” can at once, through its healing scent and sacred smoke, provide energetic protection, remove bad energy, uplift the spirit and bring good luck as well as repel mosquitoesand treat a headache.
In the ethno-botanical systems of the Andes Palo Santo is also used as an insect repellent, as a feline stimulant (similar to catnip),for colds, asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, sea sickness, migraine, arthritis, neck aces, cervical pain, meditation and relaxation.
Aroma Description: warm, delicately sweet,rosy-woodsy
Element Association: Air
Magical Associations: Luck, Protection
Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo,Aquarius
Planetary Association: Mercury
Mixes Well With: benzoin, copal-black, copal-gold, copal-white, frankincense, iris root, lavender, myrrh, oakmoss, sandalwood, tolu balsam, tonka beans, vanilla, etc.
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Shamansmarket.com
