Palo Santo: Step by step Guide, Benefits, Responsibly Sourced
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Palo santo (Holy wood) is a tree that's native to Peru, Ecuador, and other South American countries. The sweet, lemony, woodsy scent is an intoxicating go-to for cleansing crystals and clearing spaces.
Step by Step Guide
Before you start, please make sure you have your windows open and you should prepare a fire-proof tray. Never leave lit incense sticks unattended, if you're leaving the room, remember to extinguish it first to prevent fire hazards.
Step 1: Start with a simple intention of focusing on clearing the negative energy out of your space and mind
Step 2: Simply light a palo santo stick with a candle, lighter, or match
Step 3: Hold the stick downward at a 45-degree angle
Step 4: Let the stick burn for 20 seconds
Step 5: Shake out the flames
Step 6: Move around the room, to spread the smoke / place crystal in the smoke
Three Main Benefits
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Improve stress response. Many people find the aroma of palo santo relaxing, so it's commonly used to ease stress.
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Palo Santo is a wonderful smudging agent, warding off any negative, residual energies that may try to enter your personal space.
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Getting Rid of Insects. As nice as the smell of Palo Santo is, insects do not really like it. That is why they stay away from when they get the smell of this wood.
Ethically Sourced Palo Santo
The Palo Santo stick we sourced is from a CERTIFIED ETHICAL ORIGIN, which ensures that the sourcing process is legal and ethical. Our supplier work with the only agency in the nation that has legal permits and is authorized in the trading of Palo Santo.
They also follow a sustainable process. where they only work with trees that grow old and dies of natural causes, and fallen down. Very importantly, they also empowered the native economy and communities, at the same time providing them with an ethical labor condition.