The name Palo Santo means "Holy Wood", a name that describes perfectly the kind of natural aromatic wood incense it is. You see, the magic of Palo Santo is in the alchemical process that happens after the death of a limb or a tree. In order for the Palo Santo to gain its magical and medicinal properties it must die, but not just any death – only a natural death of a wise old limb or tree will do.

Palo Santo has been used for centuries by the Incas and indigenous people of the Andes as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing, as well as to get rid of evil spirits and misfortune. Medicinally, in the ethno-botanical systems of the Andes, Palo Santo is used as an insect repellent, as a feline stimulant (similar to catnip), for colds, asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, sea sickness, migraine, arthritis, neck aces, cervical pain, meditation and relaxation. It has a wonderful citrus aroma with underlying notes of frankincense, which is its close relative. It is often used by shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies. Our Palo Santo is sustainably wild harvested from a reserve in Ecuador from naturally fallen trees and branches that lie dead for 4-10 years before they are harvested.

When you purchase Palo Santo from Creole Moon, a portion of the sales price goes to help replant these endangered trees when we order from our supplier.

• Element Association: Air
• Magical Associations: Luck, Protection
• Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius
• Planetary Association: Mercury

WARNING: Do not ingest or use on the genital area.