Palo Santo, or Sacred Tree (Bursera graveolens) in the form of natural incense has for centuries been used in ritual ceremonies to cleanse a room of negative energy and bad emotions. Palo Santo incense contains aromatic resin with a high content of natural essential oils, so it does not require artificial fragrance enhancers. The beautiful, very original, sweet and resinous aroma of the wood promotes tranquillity and concentration.
Natural Palo Santo (Sacred Tree) incense is a creamy yellow piece of dried wood extracted from the naturally fallen, dead Bursera graveolens tree, which grows in the dry tropical forests of North America and Central America. The incense is characterised by a spicy and woody and mildly citrusy aroma, with slightly powdery notes.
The origins of the use of Palo Santo for incense date back to the traditions of the ancient Inca civilisations, where it was used in spiritual ceremonies. Beliefs indicate that the smoke brings good luck, wards off evil thoughts, misfortune and also evil spirits.
The soothing and relaxing aroma of this unusual wood still restores peace and balances emotions today.
- Removes negative energy and tensions in the body.
- Soothes and harmonises the senses
- Relieves headaches and anxiety
- Promotes meditation
- Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects
Despite the controversy circulating - according to the IUCN Red List and CITES, the Bursera graveolens tree is not a critically endangered species. Nevertheless, care should be taken to ensure that Palo Santo incense is certified and sourced from dead, naturally fallen trees.
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Length of incense: approx. 10 cm
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Width of incense: approx. 1.5 x 1.5 cm
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Contents: approx. 13-15 pieces (due to handcrafting, the number of incense sticks may vary)
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Weight: 100 g
- Country of production and sourcing: Peru
How to use - how to burn incense?
- Take the incense in your hand and light the tip of the incense.
- Keeping the flame continuous, wait until the incense begins to burn.
- Wait about 30 seconds and then extinguish the flame by blowing it out.
- The incense will begin to smoke intensely.
- If the incense goes out you can light it again.
When the incense is finished, leave the incense on the ceramic or stone stand until it extinguishes on its own, or extinguish it if necessary. An extinguished incense can be set off several times.
Precautions:
Never leave lit incense unattended. Keep the product away from children and animals.
INCI:
Certified Palo Santo wood (Bursera graveolens)*.
*product sourced from dead, naturally fallen trees.
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