Palo Santo Sticks (Pack of 4)

• PALO SANTO is a tree, the wood of which is of spiritual significance to indigenous people in South America. The wood is considered sacred, and its Spanish meaning is “holy wood”. PALO SANTO is a sacred tree which grows in select parts of South America. It has been used for centuries by shamans in ritual prayer, ceremonies and healing. Rich in brain-oxygenating terpenes such as limonene and a-terpineol, PALO SANTO has an uplifting and positive effect.
• ETHICALLY HARVESTED - Almacura Palo Santo sticks are ethically and sustainably harvested respecting the environment and the sacredness of the tree. The wood is selected only from the highest quality trees ensuring that you receive the most potent and aromatic sticks.
• HOW TO USE IT: Hold a stick at 45° and light it with a candle, match or lighter. Allow the Palo Santo stick to burn for 30 seconds to a minute, then carefully blow it out. Allow the stick to release its scent. Palo Santo it is often used to cleanse the energy of a space or a person before meditation or a spiritual practice. Never leave the burning PALO SANTO unattended. The sticks are 100% pure wood, so it might be neccesarry to re-light the stick several times.
• CONNECTION: Our palo santo sticks are not just a product, they are a connection to ancient spiritual practices and beliefs. They are a way to honor the sacredness of the palo santo tree and to connect with the energy of the earth. When you use these sticks, you are participating in a centuries-old tradition and connecting with something much greater than ourselves.

Palo Santo is a part of the Bursera graveolens tree that is commonly used for aromatherapy, purification, and meditation. Its mild, woody, citrusy aroma is often used in traditional spiritual rituals. Here is the process of how Palo Santo is formed:

1. Growth of Palo Santo

Palo Santo is a tree native to tropical South America, especially in Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is adaptable to harsh climates. Palo Santo trees can reach a height of about 10 meters, and usually have a hard trunk and gray or yellow-green bark.

2. Natural death of the tree

Unlike other trees, the aroma and therapeutic effects of Palo Santo are only truly revealed after the tree dies. When the Palo Santo tree dies naturally and falls, its wood begins to gradually transform and release its unique aroma. During this process, the natural essential oils and volatile aromatic substances inside the wood begin to condense and become more concentrated. These chemical components are not so obvious when the tree is alive, but gradually become apparent after death.

3. Natural drying and transformation of wood

Dead sacred wood is dried naturally on the ground. This process may take many years, during which time the internal chemical composition of the wood will change, especially the essential oil components in it, which makes the wood emit a special aroma. As the wood gradually dries, the wood becomes more compact and hard, and the resin and essential oils will be further concentrated.

4. Cutting and collection

Once the wood is completely dry, workers or local residents will collect these wood blocks and cut them into small pieces for use as aroma wood. Usually, those woods that have died naturally and dried for a long time are selected, which contain the richest aroma and natural essential oils.

5. Use of aroma wood

These cut wood blocks will be used for aromatherapy. The most common form is to light the wood blocks. After the flame goes out, the wood blocks will continue to release smoke, which contains the aromatic components of sacred wood. These smokes help to purify the air, relax the mood, and are believed to have the effect of driving away negative energy in many cultures. Sacred wood aroma wood is not only used for personal meditation, but is also often used in traditional rituals and spiritual activities.

6. Characteristics and effects of aroma

The aroma of holy wood is very warm and has a citrus and woody scent when burned, which has a relaxing and calming effect. This makes it a common companion in meditation and yoga practice. Its aroma can also purify the space, enhance the spiritual level, and help people achieve inner peace.

7. Sustainability and legality issues

Due to the widespread use of holy wood, over-logging and unreasonable commercial exploitation have threatened the ecological environment. Many places now implement strict management measures, requiring holy wood to be collected through legal channels and advocating the use of naturally dead trees, which can ensure the sustainable use of resources.

Package Includes:

4x Palo Santo Sticks