Palo Santo

 
 

What is palo santo?

Also know as Holy Wood. One of nature’s gifts for raising vibrations, purifying and cleansing your place and yourself. It has that beautiful aromatic, woody smell hinting of lemon and maybe you already know what I'm talking about ❤

It is sacred tree, native to South America. It was used in healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. It was traditionally used by shamans and healers to cleanse negative energy, remove evil spirits and purify the air.

Palo Santo has also been used therapeutically. It is not scientifically proven, but they say it soothes cold and flu symptoms, depression, emotional pain, and others. It's said that the fragrance and aroma of Palo Santo is beneficial for meditation and relaxation. It also enhances creativity and brings good fortune.

This benefits are there only if Palo Santo died naturally and it decomposed from 5 to 8 years. In this long period of time the oils inside the wood and the wood itself matures and after that it gives us its magic.

HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOUR ENERGY AND

WELLNESS IN YOUR LIVING SPACE?


Today, there is no shortage of people in our lives who emit negative energy. This is often because many people have stressful situations to deal with every day and can’t keep up with the demands on their time. Therefore, it is important for everyone to take a well-rounded approach to their overall health and wellness. This is where burning Palo Santo in your living space can be helpful. 

HOW OFTEN SHOULD PEOPLE PERFORM SMUDGING WITH Palo santo?

There is no right answer. The frequency of your smudging all depends on your unique situation, needs and goals and living space.

The most important thing that people need to remember when smudging, is having proper intentions and expectations in mind. It is critical to have a clear intention when the smudging process begins – kind of like visualizing what you want to get out of it.

HOW IT CAN HELP BY INCORPORATING IT

NATURALLY INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE


Palo Santo has the ability to bring peace, clarity and calmness to a situation or place. It removes negativity and brings you positive vibrations. It is also said that enhances creativity and bring good fortune to those who are open to its wondrous ways. Traditionally said to be used for the relief of common colds and flu, stress, asthma, headaches, depression, anxiety and inflammation. Palo Santo is also commonly used for calming the immune and nervous symptoms, aiding fast recovery from ailments and illnesses.

Where to use it

• for smudging or clearing a room of negative energies.

• for refreshing a room in your home after you’ve had guests or visitors to stay.

• to cleanse your energy

• to cleanse your crystals

• for meditation and relaxation

• for everything that you feel it would help

The smell is so truly so pleasant and the place smells for many hours after you light it up.

Ritual with Palo Santo

Using Palo Santo is really very simple. I use it in this order:

1. Light it up with a candle or matches or lighter.

2. Set good intentions and ask for what you want. It can be out loud or in your mind.

(let's say: remove the negative energy of this space and bring happiness, abundance, joy and laughter).

3. Hold it and let the white smoke dance around you or/and around the place.

(you can still repeat your wants out loud or have it in your thoughts)

4. Be grateful for the whole process.

GETTING STARTED – AT HOME OR IN ANY SPACE

First, light the Palo Santo. Once the stick is ignited, blow out the flames as quickly as possible. It should still be smoldering and producing light smoke. This will allow the burn to proceed and produce the smoke without an open flame. All you need is for the stick to be smoldering.

  • Try to use smooth movements to walk the smoke around the space or throughout your home. Use a simple motion, wafting back and forth to push the smoke throughout the space, allowing the scent from the Palo Santo to be dispersed appropriately.

  • Once you are done, place the smudge stick on the edge of the fire-safe bowl or vessel. This is also important because there are going to be some ashes falling from the Sage bundle. It is important to try to avoid dropping these ashes on the floor or anything else that might be flammable.

  • Even after the fire has been put out, it is also important that you do not leave the bundle unattended. Even though there might not be an open flame, do not leave the bundle unattended. If you want to leave smoldering, then you need to make sure they are attended to appropriately. Once you are completely done with the Palo Santo, run water on the bundle to completely put out the heat. Then, place the stick in an area to dry.

  • Once you are done, take the bowl and store it in a place that does not have any wind. One of the most common mistakes that people make is that they leave the bowl of ashes out in the open. As soon as a draft comes to the room, it can pick up the ashes and deposit them all over the place. Also, in addition to making a mess, this could also lead to a fire if the ashes are still warm. Therefore, place the bowl somewhere where a draft is not going to be an issue.

This guide illustrates a few of the most basic steps that everyone can take to get the most health and wellness benefits out of their Smudging and Cleansing experience. Burning Palo Santo may take some practice to get this down in a smooth manner; however, this practice can also provide a wide array of benefits for your health and wellness. 

It can help clear your mind, alleviate stress, push bad energy out of your home and even play an important role in a variety of health care treatments and benefits. Consider using a smudging practice to help you, your friends or your loved ones benefit from enhanced health and wellness in their everyday lives and also to help them get through challenging times.