Palo Santo is a sacred wood that is sustainably harvested in the Amazon rainforest from trees that fell naturally. When it is burned, it releases the sacred wood’s oils to cleanse the space and people it comes into contact with, attract positive energy, and it is also believed to heal people on both physical and more subtle levels. This increases the ability for people to concentrate and it enhances meditation. The aroma is similar to tree resin, but unique for a reason that many will not expect. Shamanic wisdom explains that an attraction to the aroma of Palo Santo is a sign of emotional and spiritual purity.

Aroma: Woody resin.

Intention: To purify and dispel negative energy.

Key features: 
Aromatic natural incense.
Energetically purifying.
Part of a Shamanic tradition.
100% natural.
Multiple uses.

Sustainably harvested in Ecuador: part of the profits go toward financing the Palo Santo Reforestation Project organized by the Forestry and Environmental Corporation of Manabi (CORFAM) which is fully acknowledged and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Attributes

Palo Santo sticks come from the bursera graveolens tree in the South American rainforest and this truly unique aromatic wood is burned as incense. For centuries, before it was introduced to North America, it was used by Shamans to clear negative energy, attract positive energy, re-establish peace and balance, enhance concentration and meditation, and heal people on physical and spiritual levels.

Name explanation: Palo Santo means “holy wood.” This name was given to this mystical tree when Spanish monks explored the Amazon, tested its qualities and realized its hidden properties.

Why customers love it: Its natural fragrance is irresistible while its smoke clears away negativity, attracts positive energy, and improves meditation and concentration.

Collection: Palo Santo

Collection Description: These naturally aromatic sticks were harvested sustainably in the South American rainforest from trees that fell naturally.

Packaging: Sticks are wrapped in tissue and stored in box-shaped package designed to hang from a rack. The packages are made from 100 percent recycled, unbleached cardboard decorated with an attention-grabbing South American design.

Manufacturing process: The wood is harvested from Palo Santo trees that died naturally in the Amazon rainforest. Strict local laws forbid logging Palo Santo.

Certifications:

• Certified Vegan
• Gold-level Green America Certified Business
• Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business: rating A+

Sustainability: Our Palo Santo wood is harvested only from trees that fell naturally, making the product sustainable as it does not interfere with the trees’ natural cycle.

Charitable Cause: Prabhuji’s Gifts supports Bhaktivedanta Mission, a New York-based, nonprofit religious organization that is home to a spiritual community. The mission’s volunteers perform devotional service to others, a yogic spiritual practice, and the mission runs humanitarian projects including: Prabhuji Food Rescue Program, in which the organization feeds people in need in the USA, Dominican Republic, Colombia and India. By purchasing Prabhuji’s Gifts products, you help support these causes.

Ingredients

Palo Santo wood.

How to use: This is a rare, aromatic wood that has been used by shamans for thousands of years. Hold a piece of wood slightly upside down and light the tip until there is a small flame. After 1 minute, blow it out so only smoke is produced. Place it embers-up in a fireproof bowl and gently blow on the embers when needed. It may need to be re-lit several times.  Some prefer to keep small rocks in a fireproof bowl and the put the embers into the rock bed in order to put it out when finished. The stick can be reused several times until it is too small to burn.