Palo Santo
- Bursera graveolens -

Place of origin: Peru
Cultivation: wild

The name comes from Spanish and means "Holy Tree". It refers to an ancient healing practice, which is built in the ceremonial traditions of the knowledge of South and Mesoamerican shamans or healers  "curanderos". It reminds us of a universal mystery expressed in a paradoxical symbol: the encounter with pain or the fear of death is a secret key that opens the door to a possible resurrection. Lying untouched on the ground, it matures for up to 10 years, until it develops its precious resin and characteristic scent through a special biochemical metamorphosis.
From a medical point of view, Palo Santo is an invaluable disinfectant, thanks to certain chemical compounds such as limonene, turpentine, menthofuran, carvone, etc., which has proven its usefulness in the treatment of various skin diseases and injuries. It is also used for colds, respiratory diseases and headaches.

Its main features in brief:

•  For deep relaxation and meditation
• Calms the nervous system and awakens mental abilities, creativity and inspiration
•  Antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant, for the treatment of skin diseases 
• Deep cleansing for body and spirit
• Fights damage caused by free radicals, relieves stomachaches, and overcomes stress
• Reduces arthritis, reduces allergies

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