Palo Santo is a tree native to Peru, Ecuador, and other South American countries that grows in dry tropical forests and produces very fragrant resin. The wood, resin, and oil have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Here are some details about Palo Santo:
Positive:
- Palo Santo is mainly used to treat pain and stress.
- It is said to clear negative energy and promote positive energy, raise your vibration, and enhance creativity.
- The smoke from Palo Santo brightens the energy of a space, promoting feelings of joy while reducing stress and anxiety.
- Palo Santo has been found to contain cancer-fighting compounds that lower oxidative stress and protect cells.
- It helps support the immune system and regulates inflammatory responses, such as those triggered by a poor diet, pollution, stress, and illness.
- Palo Santo has benefits for fighting seasonal allergy symptoms, digestive issues, and asthma-related symptoms.
Negative:
- There are no known negative effects of Palo Santo.
Ingredients or materials:
- Palo Santo is available in different forms. You can use it as wood, resin, or oil.
- The wood of the Palo Santo tree is available as sticks, chips, or powder. It usually comes from the branches of the tree, so it’s 100 percent wood.
- Palo Santo wood contains a very aromatic resin, which can be extracted and used separately.
- The essential oil of Palo Santo can be derived from the wood and fruit.
- An analysis of steam-distilled Palo Santo oil showed that the major active ingredients in this oil are limonene and α-terpineol terpenes.
- Other beneficial compounds in smaller quantities include germacrene D, muurolene, and pulegone.
