Wanchako Palo Santo incense sticks - sacred wood

Palo Santo (Burseara Graveolens) is a wild mystical tree that grows along the coasts of South America. It is in the same category as Myrrh and Frankincense. It grows up to 15 m in height. What Sandalwood is to India, Palo Santo is to South America. The name (in Spanish) Palo Santo means sacred wood and it couldn't be more fitting for it. The magic of Palo Santa is in the alchemical process that occurs when a tree or part of it dies. The tree usually lives for 80 to 90 years. After it dies, it must age in its natural environment for 4 to 10 years to complete its transformation. Only then do its medicinal and mystical properties develop and it truly becomes sacred wood. Palo Santo has been used by shamans and healers in Peru and Ecuador for thousands of years. Even today, it is used for these purposes in the Andes mountains. Its wonderful properties have taken it around the world in recent years as one of Mother Earth's greatest fragrant treasures. Its operation extends to both the physical and metaphysical worlds.

Natural habitats
Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Nicaragua, Galapagos Islands.

Traditional use in shamanism

Peruvian Indians and shamans have traditionally used it in their healing, religious and magical rituals for thousands of years.
Shamans and healers light it during rituals because it cleans energies. It has similar healing properties to sage. It creates a pleasant fresh-smelling smoke with a hint of mint and citrus, which repels mosquitoes and other insects. It is also said to ward off bad spirits and attract good ones. It is very suitable in preparation for meditation, as its scent raises vibrations and enables a deeper connection with the Source. Palo Santo also encourages creativity and brings happiness to those who open themselves to its magic.

Traditional use in folk medicine

Palo Santo is traditionally used in South America to relieve common colds, flu symptoms, stress, asthma, headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation , emotional pain, etc. It is also used to calm agitation and tension.

How to use

It can be burned in a shell (or base), it can be crushed and burned on a briquette, or burned as a regular incense stick on a suitable base.

Smell

warm, delicately sweet, rose-woody. The rich aromatic scent evokes good feelings and peace. Enjoy the unique scent.