Palo Santo

Palo Santo, which means “holy wood” or “wood of the saints”, is a mystical tree that grows on the coast of South America and is related to Frankincense, Myrrh, and Copal. Burning these sticks is a sacred practice used by Indigenous communities of the Andes to cleanse their space and ward off evil spirits.

Harvesting the palo santo takes time after the tree has been on the ground from 4-10 years. ... The ethical way of harvesting palo santo is sustainable since no trees are being cut down; instead, they are harvested once the tree dies naturally.

- Light a stick of palo santo and let the flame burn for up to one minute. Blow it out and walk through the areas you wish to cleanse, allowing the smoke to waft through the room. With a spirit of gratitude, ask the smoke for its blessing and protection.