Palo Santo incense wood
Palo Santo is - as the name suggests - the "holy wood" of South America, comparable to sandalwood in India. Because it is extremely rich in essential oil, it has a very intense scent. It grows mainly in Peru. The Peruvians believe that their Palo Santo has strong powers - after all, it thrives even on very poor soil. It smells wonderfully sweet, warm and aromatic with a hint of coconut. In the ancient Andean peoples, Palo Santo was a main component of ritual, religious and magical festivals. It has the power to drive away negative energies and lead our meditation into depth. It calms the flow of thoughts, helps us to dissolve anger, relaxes us and opens us up to spiritual moments.