Aha Incense: Palo Santo

This novel twelvemonth I received a lovely gift packet from the lovely Justina Blakeney. Some Palo Santo incense as well as approximately ‘Jungalow’ Matches. Not entirely was I thrilled alongside this awesome gift but a tad embarrassed every bit I likewise realized that Ivy from IvyIvyivy had likewise sent me approximately Palo Santo alongside my Universe bowl as well as Hand Incense holder a few weeks before, but I had persuasion it was simply a fleck of woods she had position inwards the packet to goal the ceramics getting bashed (cringe), luckily something compelled me to piece of job on it :)

With 2 lovely ladies gifting me Palo Santo, it must have got been a sign that Palo Santo was meant to live on inwards my life……

Palo Santo Incense

So what is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo is from the Bursera graveolens tree that grows on the coast of South America as well as its get upward translates every bit ‘Holy Tree’. It is business office of the citrus identify unit of measurement as well as is related to Frankincense, Myrrh as well as Copal.

Palo Santo has been used past times many generations for a broad hit of rituals as well as ailments. In Ecuador, it is used against the "mala energía" (bad energy). Palo Santo is likewise enjoyed ceremonially for its cleansing as well as healing properties. It is said to live on a rigid medicine used for its heavenly presence inwards keeping energies grounded as well as clear. It has a beautiful earthy citrusy virtually licorice odour which is perfect for meditation or simply relaxation at home…. It is likewise an splendid musquito repellent...

Palo Santo is likewise used to process mutual colds, flu, stress, asthma , depression as well as anxiety…..perfect for those wintertime blues

If yous are non a fan of burning incense it tin likewise live on simmered inwards hot H2O as well as drunkard every bit a tea!!

So how produce yous purpose Palo Santo?

• Using a gibe ignite the stick of Palo Santo as well as concur at a 45 marking angle. 
•  Let it burn downwards for 45 seconds as well as therefore blow out the flame 
•  Enjoy.....
•  The Palo Santo volition become out on its ain … to piece of job on it going blow on the stick.
•  Then identify on a fireproof bowl . I used a Ceramic from IVYIVYIVY 

Palo Santo From Justina and Ceramic 'Universe Bowl' from IVYIVYIVY

 The lighting of the Palo Santo did appear to a greater extent than especial as well as ceremonial than my nag champa. Maybe it is because I have got been using Nag Champa for therefore long I have got got used to the ritual of burning a stick, but I actually loved this novel method as well as I volition definitely live on buying more….. as well as it has opened me upward to the persuasion of trying other types of incense….


…although Nag Champa volition ever live on my truthful dearest :)