Palo Santo – your daily ritual
Have you ever experienced a scent that instantly calms you down and fills the room with a special energy? Palo Santo is exactly that – a » sacred wood « that has been used for centuries in rituals to heal the body, mind and environment » clean « and » harmonize « .
But what makes Palo Santo so popular and why is it still used so much today?
What is Palo Santo?
Palo Santo grows in the dry forests of North, Central and South America. Since there has been a real hype about this wood in recent years, some forests have suffered enormously. Our Palo Santo comes from the Piura region on the Peruvian coast, where it is protected. What is special about our wood? The Palo Santo trees are allowed to complete their natural life cycle there. A tree lives for around 100 years until it reaches its biological age. Fallen branches and trunks remain on the ground for several years, where they mature and develop their characteristic scent and a high resin content. Only then is the wood collected by local collectives - sustainably, respectfully and in harmony with nature.
Why Palo Santo is perfect for your ritual
The Aztecs already knew about the versatile properties of Palo Santo. It was not only used in religious ceremonies, but also in everyday life. The smoke protected against insects, purified rooms of unwanted microorganisms and was considered a sacred means of promoting health and protection. For the Aztecs, Palo Santo was an indispensable companion that shaped their everyday life as well as their spiritual practices.
Even today we can use the scent of Palo Santo to have a profound effect on the body and mind:
- Calming the nervous system: The scent influences the limbic system, which controls our emotions. This helps reduce stress and promote a relaxed mood.
- Stress reduction: Palo Santo can reduce the production of cortisol (the stress hormone). It helps you to calm down and find inner balance.
- Cleaner air: The smoke has antimicrobial properties and helps improve air quality – a natural air purifier that also has an energetic effect.
How to integrate Palo Santo into your daily routine
You don't need a big ceremony to use Palo Santo. It fits perfectly into small everyday moments.
- Morning ritual: Light a piece of Palo Santo and let the smoke waft through your room. This way you can start the day clear and energetic.
- De-stress after work: Use Palo Santo to leave the hustle and bustle of the day behind you and prepare for the evening.
- Meditation or yoga: The scent helps you to focus and get into the right mood.
- Sleep ritual: Before going to bed, Palo Santo calms the mind and body and ensures a relaxed transition into the night.
sustainability and quality
Our Palo Santo comes from natural stocks in Peru, which are monitored by the forestry company SERFOR . They ensure that only wood that has fallen naturally from the tree is used. In addition, a reforestation program ensures that the dry forests are protected and preserved.
We have consciously chosen this sustainable and carefully harvested Palo Santo. So that every wood can be lit with mindfulness, but without any concerns.
Your moment of peace with Palo Santo
Whether as an everyday ceremony, for » Cleaning « or simply to find relaxation after a long day – Palo Santo is a gift from nature that can accompany you in your everyday life.