Palo Santo stick (Bursera graveolens)

Description

Bursera graveolens (Latin), known in Spanish as Palo Santo ("holy stick"), is a wild tree native to the coastal areas of South America.

The tree itself does not have significant value while alive. However, when a Palo Santo tree dies naturally, it can produce a special oil. It takes about 5-8 years for Palo Santo oil to mature and become fragrant. After this period, the oil can be harvested and used for various purposes.

Properties

Palo Santo oil is rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals called terpenes, making it effective in combating free radical damage (also known as oxidative stress), relieving stomach pain, reducing stress, alleviating arthritis pain, and treating many other ailments.

Palo Santo, like frankincense, is used for emotional and spiritual support as it acts as a natural remedy for anxiety. Inhaling Palo Santo helps activate the body's relaxation response and reduce panic, anxiety, and insomnia. These properties are valuable for spiritual practices that require concentration and willpower, such as the practice of nail-standing.

We keep the sticks wrapped to preserve their aromatic properties and protect them from moisture.

Usage

Prepare yourself and the room. Tidy up, preferably with wet cleaning. Set an intention for your spiritual and energy practice.

Use well-dried wood. If your stick has absorbed moisture, wait for it to dry.

Using a match or candle, light one end of the stick and let it burn until a red ember forms. Blow out the flame, leaving only the smoke from the smoldering ember. Place the stick on a fireproof incense holder, or use a metal or stone surface. The ember should receive enough air to continue smoldering.

Place the holder with the smoldering incense in a safe place (your power altar), away from children, pets, and any flammable objects. While "smudging" the entire space of your home, carefully carry the bowl to different parts of the room, ensuring the Palo Santo smoke reaches every corner and crevice where it will cleanse the space and attract positive energy.

When finished, extinguish the stick. Pour salt or sand into the holder and immerse the smoldering end in it. Avoid using water. Before leaving the room, ensure the stick is completely extinguished. Each stick can be used several times until it is entirely burnt.

Learn more about the sacred Palo Santo tree in the Blog section.

Sticks are made by hand and have differences in size and weight within a few grams.

The set includes: Wooden stick - 1 pcs.

Tags: palo santo, Bursera graveolens

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