Palo santo: what it is for and how to use it

Palo santo is a type of wood that comes from the tree species Bursera graveolens, which grows especially in the dry forests of South America, in forested areas of countries such as: Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico or Ecuador.

The benefits of its wood and its essential oils were already known by ancient civilizations, such as the Inca or the Aztec, and today its good properties continue to be highly appreciated.

It is believed that the maximum benefits of this sacred wood are obtained from the naturally fallen trees and extracted sap in an environmentally friendly way. It is a very hard and resistant wood that, once lit, lets out a powerful and sweet aroma that purifies the environment providing numerous benefits.

He White smoke that the palo santo gives off when it burns contributes to creating a relaxation environment which helps to regain inner balance. People say that eliminates negative energies and it is common to see it lit to accompany the practice of yoga and meditation. ‘Cleanse’ the mind of daily problems and challenges, eliminate tension and the ailments derived from it such as stress, nervousness, anxiety, depression or the difficulty when it comes to concentrating is one of the main virtues that palo santo has.

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The active ingredients contained in the oils of the bark of this unique tree are considered to help strengthen the immune systembeing especially effective when it comes to prevent or improve problems related to the respiratory system: flu, colds, colds and also asthma and symptoms derived from frequent allergies such as dust or pollen. In essential oil, always combined with other neutral carrier oils, it has antiseptic propertieswhich help avoid skin infections, and also heal.

The pleasant and intense aroma that palo santo gives off is also attributed with beneficial properties when it comes to alleviate the pain that can generate diseases related to bones and joints. Your ability to relieve muscle pain and rheumatic or inflammatory ailments continues to be considerable.

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Palo santo can be taken as an infusionas happens with other plants, and in this way the bark of the sacred tree will not only help purify the mind of thoughts and energies that harm us, but also eliminate toxins from the body through urine. In addition, palo santo, due to its antioxidant components, is a source of health and youth that helps combat the effects of free radicals and cellular deterioration.

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There are all advantages when it comes to lighting a stick of palo santo or palo santo incense because it will not only renew the environment, freeing us from negative energies and promoting tranquility, but it is also an excellent natural method to preserve a stay free of unwanted insectssuch as flies and mosquitoes.

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There are four ways to take advantage of the benefits of palo santo in a simple way.

• One of them is simply place some small sticks of the bark of this tree in strategic places in the house, such as the entrance, bedrooms or living room, to attract good vibes and create a calm atmosphere. In the same way, carry a small piece of palo santo It is considered that it will help one’s own protection, also attracting luck and fortune, while promoting a good relationship with one’s partner.
• The most common way to take advantage of the benefits of palo santo is lighting the sacred wood (with due precautions) and letting its white smoke spreads throughout the room that we want to fill with good energy. Palo santo wood is resistant and will take a few seconds to burn. Once the smoke arises, you must move with the stick throughout the room to purify it. If it turns off, you can turn it back on and continue with this act of elimination of negative energies. If you want the palo santo to act on you, hold it in your hand and run it over your own body, maintaining the necessary distance so as not to burn yourself. Here you can read more about How to clean the house with palo santo.
• You can too use palo santo essential oil with aromatherapy applicationsdiluting it in other neutral oils so that it spreads its aroma throughout a room and also to apply with gentle massages in areas where you may feel discomfort or pain.
• Palo santo can be take as an infusion. To make it, you will have to obtain some wood chips with the help of a grater and boil them in water for a few minutes. Let it rest, strain and enjoy the benefits of this relaxing and purifying infusion.

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