The Secrets of Palo Santo: Learn More About the History and Properties of the Most Sacred Incense.

Palo Santo, also known as "Sacred Wood", is a gift from Nature that carries with it an ancient and profound history.

There are many curiosities and secrets that, in 20 years of living in close contact with this extraordinary plant, we have discovered, working side by side with the local communities that still today protect the sacred traditions linked to the use of Palo Santo.

Because Palo Santo is much more than a simple incense. It is a precious resource for the physical and spiritual well-being of the person, which comes to us directly from ancient peoples and which we can still fumigate in the same way it was done in ancient times.

The Origin of the Name

Palo Santo is known botanically as Bursera graveolens.
The term “Palo Santo” or “Sacred Wood” was given by Spanish monks who many centuries ago, coming into contact with local communities, discovered its beneficial properties. This term reflects its sacred nature and the ancient wisdom it carries.

The Ancient Shamanic Traditions

Palo Santo has deep roots in the shamanic tradition of Central and South America.
Medical records dating back over 400 years attest to its use as a natural remedy to promote physical and spiritual well-being .
Today, as then, Palo Santo is widely used, especially in aromatherapy as a relaxing and revitalising agent, as well as on the skin for its soothing action on inflammation.

Use as a Ritual

The use of Palo Santo in rituals dates back to ancient pre-Columbian ceremonies where it served as a bridge, connecting the microcosm with the macrocosm.
Choosing the right format - sticks, cones or the original stake - can influence the experience and the energetic vibrations that are generated.
If you are looking for a relaxing, anti-stress aroma, suitable for meditation, you can purchase a more “convenient” format, such as sticks or cones.
If you want to reproduce an ancient ritual, do deep work on energetic vibrations, carve out a space for yourself, then it is worth learning the millenary shamanic art of fumigation with the original stake .

Synergies with Other Methods for Energy Rebalancing

Palo Santo is not the only natural remedy to rebalance energies and purify the air. There are other raw materials that can be used to create a perfect synergy.
White Sage, for example, considered sacred and used since ancient times by Native Americans, is used in ceremonies to purify environments and rebalance energies.
White Copal has also been used since time immemorial to give new harmony and balance, stimulating contact with our highest part and connection with the Universe.
Learning to use these incenses as different systems of energetic rebalancing , modulating them according to your needs, will have a substantial effect in your moments of realignment and centering.

The Myth of Blossoming at Christmas

Contrary to popular myth, Palo Santo does not necessarily bloom at Christmas.
The flowering period depends on the climate in which it grows and its name is not linked to the calendar, but to the beneficial properties of its wood.

Palo Santo is a powerful tool for energy rebalancing, used for centuries by man both in a sacred context and for healing purposes; there are many traditions that are linked to this extraordinary plant, so generous in giving us constant support.
In addition to being an incense with a unique fragrance, it is a true ally in the journey towards well-being and a more ethical lifestyle.

How do you integrate it into your daily life?