Palo Santo wood comes from the Bursera Graveolens species of tree that grows in many countries of Central and Southern America. Palo Santo is Spanish and translates as Holy Wood or Sacred Wood.

The tree is very fragrant and has a high concentration of natural essential oils. Many of us are familiar with fragrant Frankincense which comes from the tree Boswellia in the same genus Burseracea.

Palo Santo wood has long been treasured. The smoke has been used in many ways, including cleansing, meditation, prayer and spiritual healing. It has also been used for colds, headaches and other ailments and also to keep insects away.