This Palo Santo format offers the holy wood chips in a handy pouch — a practical home supply for anyone who likes to smudge in everyday life. The chips, from the Bursera graveolens tree, give a warm, sweet-woody smoke.
The holy wood chips
Peruvian peoples call Palo Santo "sacred wood," used in their ceremonies. For incense, the naturally fallen, long-aged wood is worked; the aging is what develops the wood's distinctive resinous, sweet scent. The pouch makes storage and dosing easy.
Tradition and atmosphere
Tradition holds that Palo Santo smoke clears the air, eases restlessness and tension, and creates a calm, harmonious, grounded atmosphere. It is an excellent companion to a morning attunement or a quiet close to the day.
How to use it
Take out one or two chips and place them on glowing charcoal in a heatproof dish, or on a sieve burner. On a sieve they smoulder more slowly, so a small supply lasts longer. They also pair well with other woody and resinous incenses.
Care and good to know
Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place so the chips retain their scent. As a natural wood product, chip size and colour vary from piece to piece. Burn with good ventilation and keep glowing charcoal on a fireproof surface.