You've probably already heard of Palo Santo. In the form of a stick, this piece of wood can initially be perplexing. What is it for? How to use it? Yet it’s very simple! Once we understand how it works, Palo Santo reveals a whole host of medicinal, but also energetic and purifying, properties. In this article, we present and then explain how to use Palo Santo on a daily basis.
Palo Santo, what is it?
Palo Santo is a tree belonging to the Bulnesia genus of the Zygophyllaceace family. It is found in South America, in countries like Bolivia, Brazil and Peru, among others. Its etymology comes from Spanish which means “sacred staff” or “sacred wood”. It is very aptly named since Palo Santo has been considered sacred for centuries. Ancient South American tribes like the Incas, for example, used Palo Santo to perform their shamanic rites. It was also used for its numerous health properties. Palo Santo has a characteristic woody odor very similar to that of incense.
This sacred wood is harvested from dead trees, which should definitely not be cut down! In fact, you have to wait until they enter the decomposition phase (several years) so that they produce an oil which, when burned, releases the many benefits of Palo Santo!
The health benefits of Palo Santo
Properties of Palo Santo on physical health
Palo Santo is very useful for relieving a number of everyday ailments. It is particularly effective in treating a lot of pain, since it is an excellent natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It relieves muscle pain, whether aches, tendinitis and tears. It is also effective against joint pain such as rheumatism. Its actions are beneficial in relieving headaches and dental pain. Palo Santo also acts on the cardiac and respiratory system, but also on the digestive system. It is also known to have anti-itching and beneficial properties to improve states of sadness and stress. Palo Santo can also work very well to keep insects away!
Energetic and psychic properties of Palo Santo
On a mental and energetic level, Palo Santo acts on the nervous system and psychological disorders. It alleviates stress and nervousness by soothing and calming its user. It also helps restore energy in times of need or disorders such as depression. Palo Santo is also excellent for improving creativity, finding inspiration and imagination. It restores self-confidence, allows you to take a step back from a situation and helps you open up to the world to find peace and joy.
Using Palo Santo for Purification
Palo Santo is an ingredient that is used in fumigation, meaning that its fumes are beneficial for many things. To do this, simply burn the end of your Palo Santo stick, wait a few seconds, then blow on the flame. Then simply let the smoke act according to the use you wish to make of it. A stick can therefore be used for several uses without problem! Palo Santo fumes can be used for several reasons.
Palo Santo to purify the house of bad energies
Palo Santo fumigation is ideal for cleaning bad energies and purifying your home, while providing a pleasant and intense smell of incense. To do this, once your stick is extinguished, you just have to go to each room to purify and let the smoke act. You can also purify people, whether you or those around you. To do this, you simply need to send the smoke onto the parts of the body to be treated (with your hand, a feather or any other type of suitable object). If you are a fan of lithotherapy, you can also purify your crystals like celestine, for example!
The Palo Santo for yoga and meditation sessions
Using Palo Santo helps reduce stress and anxiety, but also allows you to relax and concentrate to clear your mind. It is also effective in countering negative and parasitic thoughts, but also in restoring the energy necessary to refocus and reconnect with yourself. It is therefore recommended to use the smoke of this sacred wood for meditation or Yoga sessions. You can also use the effects of Palo Santo for your rituals to develop your intuition and concentration.
Palo Santo is therefore a sacred wood with numerous benefits that you can use for a variety of reasons! If you would like to try it, you can find our Palo Santo kit online or in our store in Paris. Feel free to also explore our ranges of scented soy wax candles and our reed diffusers. You can choose the scents you prefer while bringing relaxation and calm into your home! To follow all our adventures, follow us on Instagram and Facebook and don't hesitate to sign up for our newsletter, it's free!