Palo Santo
Holy Wood
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is a revered tree native to select regions of South America. Its name translates from Spanish to "Holy Wood" or "Wood of the Saints." For centuries, it’s been used by shamans, healers, and spiritual seekers in ritual prayer, healing, and ceremony.
Much like its resinous cousins—Frankincense and Myrrh—Palo Santo is rich in aromatic compounds like limonene and α-terpineol, which are known to promote clarity, calm, and emotional balance.
✨ Key Benefits of Palo Santo
🧘 Used in Aromatherapy
Palo Santo is known for promoting mental and physical well-being. Its warm, grounding aroma helps calm the nervous system, lift the mood, and ease symptoms like nausea or stress.
🌿 Clears Negative Energy
For generations, Indigenous communities have burned Palo Santo to cleanse the energy of people, spaces, and objects. The sweet, woody smoke is thought to dispel heaviness, create spiritual protection, and reset the energy of a room.
🧿 Offers Protection & Raises Vibration
Often used in tandem with intention-setting or meditation, Palo Santo is believed to help raise your vibrational frequency and connect you with your spiritual center. It's especially helpful for creating sacred space or supporting inner healing work.
🐞 Natural Insect Repellent
As a bonus, Palo Santo is a non-toxic way to repel mosquitoes and other pests. Keep a few sticks in your space or burn one outdoors during evening gatherings!
💎 Palo Santo + Your Bracelet
Wearing a Palo Santo wood bracelet allows you to carry its peaceful, protective energy with you throughout the day. Over time, the scent may naturally fade—but you can refresh it easily!
✨ Pro Tip:
Apply a drop of Young Living Palo Santo essential oil directly to the wooden beads and gently rub it in. This not only revives the scent but reactivates the energetic properties of the wood. A little goes a long way!
Apply a drop of Young Living Palo Santo essential oil directly to the wooden beads and gently rub it in. This not only revives the scent but reactivates the energetic properties of the wood. A little goes a long way!
We love using this ritual before meditation, prayer, or big life moments—when grounding and clarity are needed most.
🔗 Want to Go Deeper?
Palo Santo is a beautiful tool for grounding and clearing—but it’s just one of many. If you’re looking to expand your energy-clearing practice, sage is another plant traditionally used to refresh spaces and elevate your environment.
How to Burn Palo Santo:
Light one end of the stick and let it burn for about 30 seconds. Gently blow out the flame and allow the smoke to rise. Move it around your space, over your body, or near objects you’d like to cleanse. The sweet, woodsy aroma lingers gently in the air as you set your intention.
Curious about other sacred herbs and cleansing rituals? Dive deeper in our full guide: 👉 Learn How to Cleanse a Space with Sage Cleansing with Sage
Palo Santo is more than just a scent—it's a reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and stay connected to what truly matters.
