Palo Santo

Palo Santo is, as the name suggests, the 'Holy Wood' of South America, comparable to Sandalwood in India. As it is extremely rich in essential oil, it has a very intense scent. It grows mainly in Peru. The Peruvians believe that their Palo Santo has strong powers - after all, it thrives even on very poor soil. It smells wonderfully sweet, warm and aromatic with a hint of coconut. Among the ancient Andean peoples, Palo Santo was a main component of ritual, religious and magical celebrations. It has the power to dispel negative energies and to take our meditation into the depths. It calms the flow of thoughts, helps us to resolve anger, relaxes us and opens us to spiritual moments.