May

09

Palo Santo Wood and Oil (Bursera graveolens)

Posted by Etirsa | Posted on 09-05-2009

This little piece of wood can raise the vibration of an army.

I burn Palo Santo wood (aka: Holy Wood) whenever I’m about to do energy work or meditate.  The wood is native to Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as well as Colombia, Ecuador, the Galapagos, and Peru.  The wood is considered sacred in these areas so harvesting can only be done by permit and under strict government supervision.  The oil from the trees are only collected once the tree dies.  The wood matures the longer it is dead, which yields a more potent essential oil.

Palo Santo trees Photograph by Peter v. Sengbusch

(4) Comments

Comments (4)

1. amie said...

   Hey E, I love the knowledge you are kicking. Where can i get some of that good ol’ Palo Santo Wood?

   Posted on: 16/May/2009 at 07:05
2. Etirsa said...

   Thanks so much for your comment, Amie. You can purchase Palo Santo sticks at Shamans Market . I’ve not used this site as of yet, however, I’d like to support them because they are supportive of Fair Trade, value Earth honoring cultures and they work to bring balance back to Mother Earth through sustainable living and trade.

   Posted on: 17/May/2009 at 07:05
3. jeremiah said...

   Love Palo Santo… its use is sacred, and divine ritual…

   Posted on: 19/May/2009 at 09:05
4. Drew said...

   Just got some shipped to me - about 13 sticks came within 2 days. They smell delicious! I’m giving them out for XMas. ENJOY!

   Posted on: 26/Nov/2009 at 12:11