Palo Santo is an aromatic incense, it is a natural wood used for centuries by the Incas and other indigenous cultures, shamans and healers have used it in both the physical and metaphysical realms as a remedy for purifying, cleansing, getting rid of evil spirits and bad energy, it's healing scent and providing energetic protection.
The name Palo Santo means "Holy Wood" The magic of Palo Santo is in the alchemical process that happens after the natural death of a limb or a tree. The Palo Santo trees live for approximately 80 to 90 years. In folklore it is said that after it's death the tree must remain in its natural habitat for 4 to 10 years to complete its metamorphosis. It is believed that only then do its sacred, medicinal and mystical properties come alive.
Palo Santo may be relit many times. When lighting, allow the wood to burn for less than a minute then if it doesn't go out by itself blow out the flame, your Pal Santo stick will fill your space with a sweet warm fragrance with under notes of frankincense.
Note: Peruvians harvest fallen branches and twigs of the B. graveolens tree, a practice that is regulated by the government of Peru, so trees are not cut for wood harvesting
Stick measures approx 4" Perfect for ritual kits, travel kits, this one snub stick can still be used many times...smudge on!