Sustainably Harvested Palo Santo Smudging Sticks from Peru
Palo Santo, literally meaning “holy wood” in Spanish, is a tree that is widely distributed throughout Central and South America. Palo Santo is used in South America in much the same way white sage is used in North America- to combat negative energy and to cleanse the space. Palo Santo is different than many of the other burnable herbs as it is fragrant in its raw form and does not necessarily need to be lit, though it usually is when used for spiritual practices
Palo Santo is often used by Amazonian shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies; the rising smoke of the lit sticks is believed to enter the energy field of ritual participants to clear misfortune, negative thoughts, and to chase away evil spirits. Its use reportedly dates back to the Inca era.
These long-lasting Palo Santo sticks make perfect smudging tools. Smudging is a ritual through which we cleanse the energy of a physical space, object or person. Sustainably harvested in Peru. We only work with suppliers who utilize ethical, fair trade and sustainable practices.
FAQS
What is Palo Santo?
Bursera graveolens, known in Spanish as Palo Santo, is a wild tree native to coastal South America. Belonging to the same family as copal, myrrh and frankincense, Palo Santo literally translates to “Holy Wood”. It was once renowned among Incan cultures and is now traditionally used by present-day shamans and healers for its purification attributes. When burned, the smoke is believed to provide medicinal and therapeutic healing energies, giving you a more profound connection to your being.
How do you use and/or burn Palo Santo?
Use a lighter to ignite your Palo Santo stick, allowing it to burn for approximately one minute. Waft the smoke around the desired area or anywhere else you desire clear energy. You can also place the stick in our abalone smudging shell on top of a lit coal and leave to smoulder. When burned, the smoke is believed to provide medicinal and therapeutic healing energies, giving you a more profound connection to your being. Please remember to exercise caution when working with fire.
What is smudging?
Smudging is a ritual through which we cleanse the energy of a physical space, object or person. Begin with a clear and simple intention. Once you have your intention firmly in mind, light the Palo Santo stick as per the instructions above. Walk from The rear to the front of the area, fanning the smoke and focusing on clearing away negative energy as the Palo Santo stick burns down. SPEAK YOUR INTENTIONS!
Where does our products come from?
All Our Palo Santo is sustainably sourced and harvested from local communities in Peru.
How does Luna Sundara harvest Palo Santo wood?
All our Palo Santo products are wildcrafted and sustainably harvested. Because Palo Santo wood can only be harvested after it has naturally fallen and left to dry for some time, we extract the wood from Puruvian reserves. Our Palo Santo is responsibly collected in a way that promotes the sustainability and reforestation of the tree itself. This ultimately respects the sanctity of the wood and allows for its continued growth
Is my Palo Santo sprayed with essential oils?
Distilling Palo Santo is a very lengthy and expensive process; it takes a very long time and skills to distill just one liter. An Premium Holistic Healing Apothecary wouldn't spray essential oils on a stick because it wouldn't be profitable and it wouldn't make sense. The oil that you see on your stick comes from a natural process — there's oil and resin inside a stick naturally.