Palo Santo chips (shavings) Premium 100g

Incense is more than just a pleasant aroma wafting through the air. They have been used for centuries for their valuable properties. Herbs, flowers, leaves, bark, twigs and tree resin harbour the power of aromatic essential oils, which can influence our mood and emotions and create an extraordinary atmosphere around us. Already thousands of years ago, incense was an important part of religious rituals. They were believed to protect against evil spirits, summon good energy and could even connect people to the inaccessible world of astral beings. Their power was already being used in ancient Egypt and Asia. The power of natural, herbal incense was also appreciated by the Indians of the Americas. The smoke from the incense aids meditation, allows deep reflection and a look into oneself. When we reach for incense, we tap into the wisdom and gifts of nature that have served mankind for centuries!

Palo Santo – the "sacred tree" of the South American Indians

Palo Santo in Spanish means "sacred tree". And indeed, it is a tree that is extraordinary! It has amazing properties, as if taken out of a magic book. Aromatic resin flows through its veins, giving it a unique fragrance and extraordinary strength. The "sacred wood" is used to create beautiful utilitarian objects, jewellery and even vessels, particularly for drinking the traditional South American "tea" – yerba mate. Valuable essential oils are extracted from its resin, which are used in perfumes. But that's not all! When set on fire, Palo Santo turns into a natural, fragrant incense.

What does Palo Santo incense smell like? The smoke rising from the lit wood carries sweet vanilla notes, combined with citrus freshness; reminiscent of the scent of a tropical forest and damp leaves. Pure magic of nature! The Indians of South America used Palo Santo in the form of incense to smudge the sites of shamanic rituals and ceremonies. They believed that the aromatic smoke cleansed negative energy, protected against evil spirits and brought good luck. To this day, Palo Santo incense is still used in aromatherapy, yoga and meditation – its pleasant aroma infuses positive energy, helps to clear the mind and relax, and facilitates entry into a state of complete relaxation and harmony with the surrounding world.

Palo Santo in the form of premium shavings – large flakes of a few centimetres – has versatile uses. They can be used as:

• ingredient in natural fragrance blends used, for example, as incense or air freshener,
• element of aromatherapy, mindfulness practices, meditation or yoga,
• addition to infusions, e.g. tea-based, guayusa or yerba mate,
• ingredient for tinctures.

Palo Santo incense burning – how to use it?

Before you start the Palo Santo smudging ritual:

1. Create the appropriate atmosphere and put your surroundings in order. Stop, relax, unwind. You will experience the magic of Palo Santo fully with an open and clear mind. The burning ritual is a special moment which allows you to look deep into your own soul, so do not rush it.
2. Approach the Palo Santo ritual with seriousness and respect. It is part of the Indian culture that connected with the spirit of nature through the ritual, thus achieving complete harmony
3. Think about the intention that will accompany you during the ritual and immerse yourself in the fragrant aroma of the smoke that rises from the Palo Santo. Feel the scent of pure nature and the magic of the South American Indians. Purify your soul, mind and surroundings, drive away bad energy and invoke all that is positive.

How to use Palo Santo chips in incense form? Brief instructions:

1. Place a small amount of shavings in a heatproof (e.g. ceramic) vessel and set it on fire. Wait a few seconds until the incense begins to glow.
2. Extinguish the incense by blowing out the flame. After a while, the Palo Santo will begin to smoulder with a thick, intensely fragrant smoke. As you extinguish the flame, think of an intention that will accompany the smudging ritual.
3. Cover yourself with the fragrant smoke, directing the incense from toe to head, and then cover the room, objects or people you wish to purify. When the ritual is complete, put the pot with the still glowing incense in a safe place. After a while the Palo Santo will extinguish itself - then you can light it again.

Additional information:

Country of origin: Ecuador

Weight: approx. 100g