Palo Santo Wood Sticks 4" (Bursera Graveolens)

Palo Santo Wood Sticks 4" (Bursera graveolens) are sustainably harvested aromatic wood pieces from the sacred “Holy Wood” tree native to Peru and Ecuador, revered for centuries in South American spiritual and healing traditions for their purifying, grounding, and uplifting properties. Known as Palo Santo in Spanish, meaning “wood of the saints,” this revered botanical is used to cleanse energy, invite peace, and support meditation and spiritual connection.

In indigenous Andean and Amazonian practices, Palo Santo is burned much like incense to purify spaces, ward off negative energies, and promote emotional clarity. The rising smoke is believed to carry prayers and blessings, aligning the heart and mind with higher intention. Healers and shamans often use it in ritual smudging, energetic cleansing, and post-ceremonial grounding, pairing it with copal, sage, or sweetgrass.

Beyond its spiritual uses, Bursera graveolens is valued in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and respiratory benefits. The smoke and essential oil are traditionally used to relieve headaches, clear congestion, and calm the nervous system, making it both a sacred tool and a natural aromatic remedy.

Modern phytochemical studies identify limonene, α-terpineol, and other terpenes as key compounds responsible for Palo Santo’s citrus-woody scent and therapeutic properties. These constituents contribute to its antimicrobial, mood-enhancing, and stress-relieving effects, explaining its modern popularity in aromatherapy and holistic healing.

Each batch of Palo Santo Wood Sticks (Bursera graveolens) is ethically and sustainably collected from naturally fallen branches and aged for several years to allow the wood’s essential oils to mature and concentrate. When lit, the wood releases a sweet, resinous smoke with notes of citrus, pine, and spice, ideal for energy clearing, meditation, and spiritual rituals.