Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Essential Oil (Bursera graveolens)

A certified essential oil. Warm, woody, slightly smoky, and sweet, Palo Santo has been used for centuries in rituals and for cleansing spaces. Its name means "sacred tree," and its aroma brings a sense of security, peace, and a deep connection to the earth.
It is an excellent choice for meditation, quieting the mind and relieving emotional tension.

Our wild-harvested Palo Santo essential oil is steam-distilled from naturally fallen branches and trunks of wild trees in the Ecuadorian mountains. Every piece of wood harvested is fully utilized—either for distillation or as incense.

Product properties
Country of origin: Ecuador
Part of the plant: Wood
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Groups of organic compounds: Monoterpenes
Botanical family: Burseraceae
Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic and aromatic properties
Therapeutic properties:

• Antispasmodic
• Expectorants
• Respiratory decongestants
• Anti-anxiety
  

Fragrance profile:
Notes: Base-middle
Aroma: Resinous, Warm, Radiant, Smoky

Application
Relaxation and stress reduction. Breathing exercises help the body release stress. Create an inhaler with Palo Santo oil to support inner peace during stressful days.

Meditation and the sanctification of space. Palo Santo oil gives any space a unique, sacred character. Prepare a roll-on with this oil and use it during yoga and meditation practices.

Breathing support and chest relaxation. If chest tension makes it difficult to breathe freely, massage your chest with a blend of Palo Santo oil in jojoba oil to facilitate deep breathing.

Durability and safety
Shelf life: 3 years
Safety and warnings:
d-limonene oxidizes easily – if the oil oxidizes, it can cause skin irritation and hypersensitivity.
According to the book "Essential Oil Safety" by Tisserand and Young (2nd edition), the maximum recommended concentration for skin application is 3.4%, due to the content of menthofuran and pulegone, which may have a hepatotoxic effect (straining the liver).

Palo Santo oil blends best with woody and balsamic oils (cedar, sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh), citrus oils (orange, bergamot, lemon), floral oils (lavender, geranium, rose), and herbal and spicy oils (sage, rosemary, cinnamon), creating blends for meditation, relaxation, and space cleansing.

Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Production Date: 2024-07-14
Shelf Life: 3 years
Aroma Notes: Base-middle
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Batch Number: PAL-120

View the detailed GC/MS report for this oil (PDF)

All essential oils available at Aromatics International are GC/MS tested, guaranteeing their highest quality and purity for aromatherapy applications. This ensures that we offer products with verified composition and full integrity. Learn more about GC/MS reports. Batch Number: PAL-120.

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