4” Palo Santo wood sticks

What they are

• Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) is a tree native to South America. Small sticks or chunks of its wood are commonly used as a fragrant incense when burned.

• The wood produces a warm, sweet, resinous smoke with citrusy and pine-like notes. It’s often used for aromatic, meditative, and ritual purposes.

How to use

• Light the end of a stick for 20–30 seconds, blow out the flame, and let the ember smolder to release smoke. Hold the stick over a fireproof dish while it burns.

• Wave the stick gently to spread the smoke in a room, around objects, or over yourself. Relight as needed.

• Extinguish by pressing the glowing end into sand, soil, or a heatproof container until it no longer smolders.

Safety and best practices

• Burn in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling smoke directly, and keep away from children, pets, and flammable materials.

• Use a heatproof dish or ash catcher to collect embers and ash.

• Start with small sessions to check for personal sensitivity or respiratory irritation.

Sourcing and sustainability

• Hand-harvested in the lush forests of Peru, our sustainably sourced Palo Santo is ethically and responsibly sourced, ensuring that you are getting a product that is not only good for you but also good for the environment.

Cultural context and respect

• Burning palo santo is part of spiritual and cultural practices for many Indigenous and local communities in South America. Use with respect and awareness of its cultural significance rather than as a casual trend.

Storage

• Keep sticks dry and in a cool place away from direct sunlight to preserve fragrance.

Why people use it

• Aromatherapy and mood: many find the scent grounding, calming, or uplifting.

• Ritual and cleansing: used by some as part of meditation, intention-setting, or cleansing rituals.

• Natural fragrance: a smoke-based, natural alternative to synthetic air fresheners.