Aug 11, 2020 · What Is Palo Santo, and How Is It Used Medicinally? Palo santo is a traditional natural remedy you can apply to your skin or burn as incense to reduce pain, inflammation, and stress. Palo santo...

Feb 28, 2020 · So, what is Palo Santo? It’s wood from a tree called Bursera graveolens, nicknamed Palo Santo, that grows in South America. For centuries, Palo Santo, which translated means “holy wood,”...

Sep 1, 2024 · Palo santo (Bursera graveolens), also known as “holy wood” or “wood of the saints,” describes a group of trees that produce a powerful essential oil known for stimulating the immune system and fighting inflammation.

Oct 11, 2024 · Where Does Palo Santo Come From and What Is it Used For? Palo santo, a fragrant "holy wood," is treasured for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Learn all about its origins and uses and get tips for safe, sustainable use.

Nov 19, 2019 · Palo santo, which translates literally to “holy wood” in Spanish, is the harvested wood from palo santo trees which are found primarily in South America and in some regions of Central America. They're part of the citrus family, with a relation to frankincense and myrrh, explains Dr. Amy Chadwick, a naturopath at Four Moons Spa in California.

Feb 22, 2024 · Palo Santo, translated as “Holy Wood” from Spanish, is a sacred tree found on the South American coast. Wood from the Palo Santo tree is valued for its sweet aroma and spiritual qualities, belonging to the Burseraceae, or Torchwood, family.

Palo Santo, the Holy Wood. Briefly put, Palo Santo is the wood of the Palo Santo tree (Bursera graveolens). It primarily grows along the coast of South America and can be found in Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Galapagos Islands.

Jan 19, 2022 · “Palo santo (bursera graveolens) or “holy wood” is a wood native to Peru, Ecuador and other South American countries. Palo santo has been used for centuries to clear negative or heavy ...

Jun 20, 2024 · Palo santo, also known as Bursera graveolens, comes from a small tree or shrub native to Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and other South American countries. Because its wood contains abundant...

Oct 18, 2022 · Palo Santo is a tree with a long history of traditional and medicinal uses. Native to the dry, tropical forests of South America, it is found most widely in Peru and Ecuador, and has been used by the indigenous people there for centuries in their ceremonies and rituals.