Palo Santo Essential Oil

Botanical name

Bursera graveolens

Extraction Method

Steam distillation from naturally fallen wood

Raw Material Origin

Ecuador (wild harvest)

Aromatic Note

Warm. Sacred. A layered blend of smoky, woody, citrusy, and lightly minty notes.

This is not just the scent of incense—it's an invitation to pause, exhale, and turn inward. It evokes a sense of sacred ritual, as if your inner and outer space becomes a sanctuary.

What the scent brings to light in the subconscious

Unconscious desires that require mature decisions.

Palo Santo activates the inner zones where chaotic desires still push from within. It reveals conflicts between 'want' and 'should'—places that call for will not as force, but as a choice made by a mature soul. It brings clarity to the point where a decision is needed—and responsibility must be claimed.

Emotional & Psychological Impact

This oil restores grounding, inner guidance, and a point of orientation. It strengthens intuition and clears the space around decisions—without pressure or violence against oneself. It evokes sacred will—as a direct line to the soul.

Especially helpful during times of transition, confusion, or when strong desires lead to inner paralysis.

Cultural Roots & Traditional Use

Palo Santo, meaning 'holy wood', is revered in South American traditions. It was used in shamanic ceremonies to purify space, banish illness, and restore energetic harmony. In modern aromatherapy, it's appreciated for its power to stabilize emotional and energetic states.

Blend Compatibility

Blends well with frankincense, vetiver, cedarwood, myrrh, galbanum, sage, citrus oils, and benzoin.

Interesting Facts

• Harvested only from wood that has fallen naturally—living trees are never cut.

• May subtly shift time perception and mood.

• Traditionally burned before major decisions or trials.

• Offers a rare balance between smokiness and light clarity.

Fragrant Message

There is a voice within you.
It calls.
But you don’t hear—
it’s too loud.
Palo Santo—
is the silence
that rises between desires.
It does not choose for you.
But shows:
there is a door.
There is a way.
And there is you—
the one who can choose.
Not because you must.
Because
you’re ready.