Three Palo Santo Sticks.
Palo Santo, which translates as "holy wood" or "wood of the saints" is a mystical tree native to South America's coast that is related to Frankincense, Myrrh, and Copal.
The burning of these sticks is a sacred practice practiced by Indigenous Andean communities to cleanse their space and ward off evil spirits. Smudging is a spiritual practice in which you clear your energy fields with a piece of burning Palo Santo or a herb bundle, such as white sage.
Palo Santo is most widely used for spiritual purification and energy (house) cleansings. Once the wood sticks are burned, the smoke clears negative energy and restore tranquility and calm emotions. It is well-known for its calming effect, but it also supports the immune and nervous systems, allowing for faster recovery from illness. This also produces an uplifting, pleasant, and fresh smoke that works wonders in keeping mosquitoes and other insects at bay.
Palo Santo Sticks
- We recommend lighting your Palo Santo stick with a candle. Hold it at a 45-degree angle with the tip pointing down toward the flame of your candle. If the sticks were a little wet, you might have trouble lighting them, so keep them dry.
- Allow the stick to burn for about 30 seconds before extinguishing it. The embers will emit a stream of smoke, which will spread throughout the environment. You can either hold it in your hand or place it on an incense holder.
- Smudging can be done at home, beginning at the front door and working your way around the house. Focus on the corners of each room where energy tends to be stagnant, with a specific intention in mind (often to clear your home of negative energy).
- If you want to rekindle the fire, gently blow on the embers. When the embers have gone out, simply restart the ignition process.
- Under no circumstances should the flame under the stick be left burning for more than a few seconds. When you're finished cleaning the house, put the stick in a fireproof bowl.
