Palo Santo
(aka Holy Wood)
We at Metaphysics ‘ A Spirited Space’ have a great respect for the properties of Palo Santo. This is a great and very useful addition to your ritual kit. The Inca's used this wood for healing, spiritual rites and many other uses. If you cannot handle the smoke from burning Sage, we suggest you try this wood.
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We are asked, what is Palo Santo? Palo Santo is a tree, that grows in coastal areas of South America, from Peru to southern Mexico.. The tree is related to Copal. Myrrh and Frankincense. The name of the tree in Spanish literally means ‘Holy Wood’. The Scent of Palo Santo is citrusy, with notes of pine, mint, and lemon. Palo Santo is used in south America in much the same way white sage is used in North America. Often use is traced back to the Inca’s who used it for medical and ceremonial rites.
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Benefits of this wood are many. The wood and smoke have similar properties to Sage and Cedar for healing and cleansing energy. Additionally it has a heavenly presence in keeping energies grounded and clear. It produces a pleasant, light, and fresh smoke, as opposed to the sometimes harsher smokes of Sage. This uplifting scent is great for raising your vibration to connect deeper to the Source of Creation.
The use of Palo Santo is said to enhance creativity and bring good fortune.
As a side benefit, the smoke drives away mosquitoes and other flying insects.
On the healing side, Palo Santo is used for relieving common colds, Flu Symptoms, Asthma, depression and other ailments. The wood is great for calming the immune system for faster recovery of illness.
The use of Palo Santo is said to enhance creativity and bring good fortune.
As a side benefit, the smoke drives away mosquitoes and other flying insects.
On the healing side, Palo Santo is used for relieving common colds, Flu Symptoms, Asthma, depression and other ailments. The wood is great for calming the immune system for faster recovery of illness.
Burning instructions for sticks:
Use a candle, match, or lighter to ignite your stick of Palo Santo.
Hold stick at about a 45 degree angle, pointing tip down towards the flame.
Allow to burn for about thirty seconds to a minute.
Blow out flame on Palo Santo stick.
Use in a safe manner for your needs.
Burning instructions for chips or powder:
Place a whole or portion of a charcoal disk in a fireproof container.
Light disk using a Candle, match, or lighter.
Sprinkle a small amount of chips onto the disk.
Allow air flow over chips and disk to ensure burning
Use in safe manner for your needs.
Use a candle, match, or lighter to ignite your stick of Palo Santo.
Hold stick at about a 45 degree angle, pointing tip down towards the flame.
Allow to burn for about thirty seconds to a minute.
Blow out flame on Palo Santo stick.
Use in a safe manner for your needs.
Burning instructions for chips or powder:
Place a whole or portion of a charcoal disk in a fireproof container.
Light disk using a Candle, match, or lighter.
Sprinkle a small amount of chips onto the disk.
Allow air flow over chips and disk to ensure burning
Use in safe manner for your needs.