Palo Santo chips (shavings) 100g

Palo Santo has magical powers. Its name in Spanish means “holy stick”. It flows with an aromatic resin with many properties, which makes the wood very strong and resistant to external factors. Above all, however, it is characterised by a unique and exceptional aroma. When set on fire, Palo Santo serves as an incense. The fragrant smoke from it introduces positive energy, helps to clear the mind and relax after a hard day. It smells of nature, with sweet and refreshing notes of vanilla and citrus. Hundreds of years ago, Palo Santo was used in the form of incense by the Indians living in South America. They censed the sites of mystical ceremonies, believing that the smoke rising from the Palo Santo had the power to protect them from evil spirits and bring them good luck. Today, Palo Santo is often used in aromatherapy and during meditation.

Palo Santo in the form of chips has versatile uses. They can be used as:

• an ingredient in natural fragrance blends used, for example, as incense or air freshener,
• element of aromatherapy, mindfulness practices, meditation or yoga,
• addition to a yerba mate-based infusion,
• ingredient for tinctures.

Before you start the Palo Santo smudging ritual:

1. Stop, relax, unwind. You will feel the magic of Palo Santo fully with a clear and open mind. This is a special moment which will allow you to look deep into your soul, so do not rush the ritual.
2. Approach the Palo Santo ritual with seriousness and respect. It is part of the Indian culture that connected with the spirit of nature through the ritual, thus achieving complete harmony.
3. Think about the intention that will accompany you during the ritual and immerse yourself in the fragrant aroma of the smoke that rises from the Palo Santo. Feel the scent of pure nature and the magic of the South American Indians. Purify your soul, mind and surroundings, drive away bad energy and invoke all that is positive.

How to use Palo Santo chips in incense form? Brief instructions:

1. Place a small amount of shavings in a heatproof (e.g. ceramic) vessel and set it on fire. Wait a few seconds until the incense begins to glow.
2. Extinguish the incense by blowing out the flame. After a while, the Palo Santo will begin to smoulder with a thick, intensely fragrant smoke. As you extinguish the flame, think of an intention that will accompany the smudging ritual.
3. Cover yourself with the fragrant smoke, directing the incense from toe to head, and then cover the room, objects or people you wish to purify. When the ritual is complete, put the pot with the still glowing incense in a safe place. After a while the Palo Santo will extinguish itself - then you can light it again.

Additional information:

Weight: approx. 100g