Traditionally Palo Santo is thought to be purifying, but not only stick/s or essential oils used for incense. Helpful to clear negative energy and cleansing bad spirits. Re-energizing through the ritual burning and smoldering process that is typical uses and benefits for this plant. Both burning the wood and its sought-after resin, as well as essential oils, are used. Teas are generally used to create goodwill and a good ambiance.
Various health benefits, helpful for reducing inflammation, headaches, and anxiety and is even touted to help with asthma.
Dosage/preparation:
Bring 700ml filtered water in a stainless steel pan to the boil.
2-3 tablespoons of the of Palo de Santo and let steep for 7-12 minutes. Shavings can be left in the pan and reused 2 times over 2 days, with strength increasing as the leaves break down.
Names
- Palo santo
- Holy stick
- Holy wood
- Sacred wood
- Peruvian palo
- Santo sticks
- Santo wood
- Palo santo sticks
- Palo santo wood
- Palo santo tree
- Santo tea
- Santo essential
Habitat
Native to Latin America and widely used by indigenous throughout the region and beyond. Palo Santo trees live almost 100 years. After they die the trees are left for another 4-5 years to mature before harvesting.
Medicinal benifits of Palo Santo found at the NCBI, including Study IDs
1. Study ID: NCT04380051 – Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens) Extracts Have Antimicrobial Activity Against Oral Pathogens
2. Study ID: NCT03725243 – Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-cancer Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
3. Study ID: NCT03173784 – Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil Extract
4. Study ID: NCT02967480 – Evaluation of the Antifungal and Antimicrobial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
5. Study ID: NCT02109535 – Effect of Palo Santo Essential Oil on the Expression of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
6. Study ID: NCT01900711 – Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
7. Study ID: NCT01851497 – Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil on Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Humans
8. Study ID: NCT01826523 – Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil on Human Skin Cells
9. Study ID: NCT01731599 – Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil on Human Keratinocytes
10. Study ID: NCT01619356 – Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
11. Study ID: NCT01547025 – Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
12. Study ID: NCT01372085 – Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
13. Study ID: NCT01336952 – Evaluation of the Antiviral Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
14. Study ID: NCT01250370 – Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
15. Study ID: NCT01188879 – Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
16. Study ID: NCT00837221 – Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
17. Study ID: NCT00455820 – Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
18. Study ID: NCT00151739 – Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
19. Study ID: NCT00091476 – Evaluation of the Antiviral Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
20. Study ID: NCT00040495 – Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
21. Study ID: NCT00029731 – Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil
22. Study ID: NCT00002711 – Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
23. Study ID: NCT00683312 – Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
24. Study ID: NCT00631334 – Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil Extracts
25. Study ID: NCT00584134 – Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil Extracts
26. Study ID: NCT00552448 – Evaluation of the Antiviral Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil Extracts
27. Study ID: NCT00507520 – Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Palo Santo Essential Oil Extracts
28. Study ID: NCT00480632 – Evaluation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
29. Study ID: NCT00446714 – Evaluation of the Immunomodulatory Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil
30. Study ID: NCT00431219 – Evaluation of the Cardioprotective Effects of Palo Santo Essential Oil