Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Essential Oil
Bursera graveolens
Purifying & grounding - the practitioner's oil
Purifying & grounding - the practitioner's oil
£16.25 – £28.99Price range: £16.25 through £28.99
Benefits & How To Use
Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Bursera graveolens (2375)
Palo Santo is from the same family as Frankincense. The oil has an aroma which is buttery, oily, but with a fascinating lemon-minty top note. The bark from the Palo Santo tree is traditionally burned in South America for the purpose of clearing negative energies from living spaces. The oil can be used in prayer, energy work, etc, where it is symbolic of rebirth. Fascinatingly it contains limonene, the compound that gives citrus oils their lemony freshness. Extraordinary for an oil that has comes from the heartwood of a tree. Enjoy its digestive, neuroskeletal, and respiratory effects, as well as the benefits it brings to the skin. Note: Oshadhi’s Palo wood is respectfully collected by native communities who work with reforestation schemes to ensure a sustainable source for future generations.
This is a pure therapeutic-quality wild-crafted aromatherapy essential oil from Peru, and is obtained from the wood of the tree.
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Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Bursera graveolens (2375)
Palo Santo is from the same family as Frankincense. The oil has an aroma which is buttery, oily, but with a fascinating lemon-minty top note. Enjoy its digestive, neuroskeletal, and respiratory effects, as well as the benefits it brings to the skin. Note: Oshadhi's Palo wood is respectfully collected by native communities who work with reforestation schemes to ensure a sustainable source for future generations.
This is a pure therapeutic-quality wild-crafted aromatherapy essential oil from Peru, and is obtained from the wood of the tree.
See also:
FAQs
What exactly is Palo Santo essential oil, and where does it come from?
Palo Santo essential oil comes from Bursera graveolens, a tree in the Burseraceae family. This oil is sourced from Peru and is obtained from the wood of the tree. It is wild-crafted and certified as wild.
What does Palo Santo oil smell like?
It has a woody fragrance with a buttery, slightly oily character. There is also a distinctive lemon-minty top note, which links well with its limonene content. The aroma feels warm and unusual rather than sharp.
How is Palo Santo traditionally used?
In South America, the bark from the Palo Santo tree is traditionally burned to help clear negative energies from living spaces. The oil is also used in prayer and energy work, where it is symbolic of rebirth. Its traditional use sits alongside its aromatic qualities.
How should I store it, and how long does it last?
Unopened, it has a shelf life of 36 months. Once opened, it is best used within 12 months. Keeping it tightly closed and away from heat and light will help preserve the oil for as long as possible.
About Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Bursera graveolens
Technical Documents
GC
MSDS
- Botanical name: Bursera graveolens
- Plant family: Burseraceae
- Cultivation: Wild-crafted
- Country of origin: Peru
- Part of plant: Wood
- Fragrance family: Woody
- Major compounds: Limonene, alpha-Terpineol, beta-Bisabolene, Carvone, trans-Carveol, Juneol
- Contents: Palo Santo Oil (Holy Wood Oil) Ê
- Item no: 2375
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