Palo santo, Spanish for holy wood, is a fragrant South American tree whose wood is burned as a cleansing incense to clear stagnant energy, set intentions and bring a calm, grounded feeling to a space.
Why It Matters
For centuries Indigenous communities of South America have used palo santo in healing and ceremony, so it deserves honor and care. Many people burn a small piece to begin meditation or to bless a room. At Next Level Soul we teach choosing ethically sourced wood from naturally fallen branches, so the tree and its people are respected.
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