Real palo santo, also known as "holy wood" in Spanish, is the fragrant wood of the Bursera graveolens tree, a wild tree native to South America, particularly Ecuador and Peru, and sustainably harvested only after it naturally falls and dries for years.  Santo incense smoke and essential oils yield sweet notes of pine, mint, and lemon. The people of the source region have long revered Palo Santo for its many benefits and healing properties.

Palo Santo features in aspects of ritual and daily life.

Burning Palo Santo sticks is a great way to clear stagnant energies.

You can also spray Palo Santo spritzer on furniture and fabrics with similar effects.