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Palo Santo Sticks | Holy Wood | Bursera graveolens
Palo Santo — ‘holy wood’ — is the fragrant Andean wood used for centuries in South American cleansing rituals. Bundle of 2–4 sticks (~24 g) of Bursera graveolens, sourced from naturally fallen wood. Warm, sweet, faintly citrusy smoke for meditation and quiet rooms.
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Palo Santo — Spanish for ‘holy wood’ — is a fragrant Andean wood used for centuries in South American cleansing rituals. Lit at one end and allowed to smoulder, it releases a warm, sweetly resinous smoke that lingers gently in a room. Sold in a small bundle of 2–4 sticks (~24 g).
What Palo Santo Is — and Isn't
The botanical name is Bursera graveolens. It grows naturally in dry tropical forests across Ecuador, Peru and the Pacific coast of South America. The species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — it is sometimes confused online with Bulnesia sarmientoi, a separate species that is endangered. The Palo Santo sold here is sourced from naturally fallen branches, in line with SERFOR (Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre) guidance in Peru.
Scent and Atmosphere
The smoke from Palo Santo is warm, sweet and faintly citrusy with a soft resinous edge. It is lighter and less herbal than White Sage — many people prefer it for everyday use because it is not overpowering. The scent settles a room quickly and clears within an hour or two of putting the wood out.
How to Use
Hold one stick at a slight downward angle and light the tip. Let it burn for 30–60 seconds, then blow out the flame so the wood glows and releases smoke. Walk slowly around the room if you want to spread the scent, or place the stick on a heatproof tray. To extinguish, press the burning end against a non-flammable surface — do not stub it out with your hand. One stick lasts for several short burns.
Frequently Asked
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Palo Santo endangered? | No. Bursera graveolens is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Confusion with the endangered Bulnesia sarmientoi is common online — they are different species. |
| Where does the wood come from? | Our Palo Santo is collected in Ecuador and Peru from naturally fallen trees, in line with SERFOR (Peruvian forestry authority) guidance. |
| How long does one stick burn? | A single stick typically gives 3–5 short burns — light it, blow out the flame, let it smoulder for 30–60 seconds, then set it aside on a fireproof tray to extinguish. |
| Can I use it without a tray? | Always use a heatproof tray, dish or holder. The wood smoulders rather than catches fire, but embers can drop. |
Specifications
- Species: Bursera graveolens
- Origin: Ecuador / Peru (naturally fallen wood, SERFOR-compliant)
- Contents: bundle of 2–4 sticks, ~24 g total
- Use: smouldering smoke for ambient and ritual fragrance
- Reusable: yes, several short burns per stick
Pairs Well With
Palo Santo is often used alongside White Sage in a two-step cleansing ritual: sage first to clear, Palo Santo afterwards to settle the space with a warm, welcoming scent. A wooden incense tray or heatproof dish is a useful companion.
Additional Info
Additional Info
| Contents | No |
|---|---|
| Productcode | HDS.SEINC.020-PALOS-24 |
| Weight (KG) | 0.0200 |
| Origin | No |
| Sterile | No |
Customer Reviews
- Beautiful Review by Nina
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I've tried many palo santo sticks from various sources, many of them feel like somebody dropped few drops of essential oil on them, so soon you're left with piece of ordinary no name wood. These are the real deal! (Posted on 8/28/2025)Rating - Amazing! Review by Sandra Oana
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Really nice to use it when you want to reconnect with yourself.Rating
(Posted on 1/14/2025) - recommendend Review by flaffy
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enhances user experience (Posted on 5/22/2024)Rating - Great fragrance! Convenient. Review by Wadidiz
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Glad for the convenience of adding this to my orders. (Posted on 7/2/2022)Rating - Just as expected. Almost.. Review by MICHALIS
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Palo santo is amazing, a nice piece of wood with a great smell that burns nicely. Only thing that surprised me was that there was just one stick. I thought there would be more as mentioned in the description. It says a pile of 2 - 4 but I only got one. Maybe it was the amount of grams it mentions, who knows. (Posted on 3/3/2022)Rating - Great Review by Tara
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They smell amazing and shipped fast! (Posted on 11/16/2021)Rating - GREAT NATURE'S GIFT Review by LAMPIRI
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ideal for space, body and mind cleansing.Rating
beautiful pieces of wood, easy burning and fantastic smell
it can be used during any kind of ceremony (meditaton, psychedelic trips etc)
great product (Posted on 3/9/2021) - GREAT FOR CLEANSING / GREAT SMELL Review by LAMPIRI
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It is what I expected. Beautiful chunky shape, lasting smell. You dont have to burn the whole thing at once. Ideal for space and body cleansing. You can burn it while tripping, smoking a joint or enjoying a shamanic brew. (Posted on 2/13/2021)Rating - GREAT FOR CLEANSING / GREAT SMELL Review by Eugenia
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It is what I expected.Rating
Perfect, chunky shape, awsome smell that lasts.
You dont have to burn the whole thing at once.
Ideal for proper cleansing of your space and your body. You can use it while you are tripping, smoking a joint or enjoying a shamanic brew.
Excellent! (Posted on 2/13/2021) - Good Review by Sara
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Fast delivery, good product. (Posted on 1/11/2021)Rating - Best price and quality Review by Cobbler
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The other reviews told everything: Really good smell, lasting long, calming effect, smooth athmosphere. What I want to add/highlight: I looked around in my town and on webshops and you can get one of these from many places, but the best amount/price ratio can be found here. And in quality, too. I've bought some from 2 different places, and they not smell as natural as these do. (Posted on 12/11/2020)Rating - Awseome Review by Stitch
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Awseome wood. In the summer smels like burned flowers in the winter smels like sweets baking spices . Thnx ! Very calming and good mood provider. (Posted on 11/4/2020)Rating - Good Wood! Review by Ryszard
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Like the smell. Not very much! (Posted on 10/18/2020)Rating - Small but mighty Review by Ryszard
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If yo are expecting sticks you will be disappointed. These aren't very big but they work fine. (Posted on 10/18/2020)Rating - Nice smell and burns slow Review by Luís
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I do like the "Pau Santo" as you can take it easily with you everywere and you don't have to burn it all at one time.Rating
It has a strong smell, so it can be used outdoors. (Posted on 8/5/2020) - Smells amazing Review by Anthony
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Nice chunky pieces, smell amazing. Prompt shipping (Posted on 7/24/2020)Rating - beautiful smell Review by Gasper
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The wood has a realy beautiful intense smell..even months after buying. I love it! (Posted on 6/24/2020)Rating - smells like home Review by Greta
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how are they so affordable on this site? people love the smell and its so fun to feel the athmosphere changing being more positive whenever its lit up. (Posted on 5/13/2020)Rating - very good Review by R
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great quality Thank you. (Posted on 4/30/2020)Rating - All you ask from a palo santo Review by Àlex
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Really nice sticks, they provide the real atmosphere!Rating
Will buy again (Posted on 4/1/2020)
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