Bursera graveolens, commonly known as Palo Santo, is a plant native to Central and South America. Its name comes from a fascinating peculiarity: it blooms on Christmas Day. The tree was botanically described only in 1824 following a German expedition to the Americas, but Palo Santo had already been known and used by South American populations for centuries.
The production of Palo Santo-derived products takes place in full respect of the environment and the plant itself: only naturally fallen and aged wood is used. It is precisely this natural fermentation that gives the wood its characteristic aroma, which develops only after a long maturation process.
Palo Santo wood boasts extraordinary properties: in addition to keeping mosquitoes and other insects away, it is known for its relaxing qualities, promoting psychophysical well-being, serenity, and better sleep. It is said to help restore balance between body, mind, and spirit, purifying environments of negative energy and restoring energetic and vibrational harmony. For this reason, it is often used during ceremonies and meditations.
Generally, Palo Santo is offered in the form of aromatic sticks. To release its properties, simply burn the tip, creating a small ember and allowing the characteristic fragrant smoke to spread.
Himalaya Sanctus offers a complete range to meet every need: in addition to sticks available in two sizes, it also offers Palo Santo in chips, cones, incense sticks, resin, and essential oil.
