In this pairing, the distinctive, woody scent of palo santo comes with a piece of green aventurine. Hand-rolled in India, the incense sticks come with the stone packed separately beside them.
The scent of the holy wood
Palo santo means holy wood in Spanish. It grows in South America, mainly in Peru and Ecuador, where it has been burned for centuries. These sticks carry the woody scent of that tree.
By tradition it is lit for clearing a space in an energetic sense, for example in a new home, after a hard day or before guests arrive.
If you already know palo santo wood, the sticks are easier to use. Once in a holder they burn on their own, with no need to relight them again and again.
Shimmering green quartz
Green aventurine is quartz with tiny flakes of mica inside, which is why it sparkles softly in the light. Its name comes from an Italian phrase meaning by chance.
It is said to be the stone of luck and good opportunities. Many people keep it in a small dish in the hallway, and it stays with you after the sticks are gone. It is a hard stone, so you can rinse it with water if it gets dusty.
Clearing a space with a heat-resistant holder
Always place the stick in a heat-resistant holder on a stable surface, away from curtains. Blow out the flame after lighting and let it smoke. Stay in the room while it burns and open a window slightly.
If you finish early, press the glowing end into sand and relight the stick later. Keep the smoke away from children and pets, and store the box closed if you want to enjoy the scent for a long time.