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Palo Santo Essential Oil is gaining more widespread use within holistic aromatherapy. However, there is great concern regarding the sustainability of Palo Santo Essential Oil. When purchasing the oil, it is very important that you ensure that you are purchasing oil that is distilled specifically from Bursera graveolens and that you source it only from reputable suppliers that are mindful and actively support the sustainability of this revered tree. For more information, see the Sustainability and Conservation Status section below.

Loosely translated, Palo Santo means Holy Wood. Palo Santo has been used for hundreds of years by native shamans for spiritual applications. For those that integrate essential oils within meditation, prayer or other spiritual applications, Palo Santo is an oil to pay close attention to.

I personally find Palo Santo Essential Oil to be particularly grounding and calming, and I see it as an important oil for use within Chakra applications. I am repeatedly reading that use of the oil can help clear a space of negativity.

The aroma of Palo Santo Essential Oil is uniquely sweet, balsamic and woody. Palo Santo loosely reminds me of an intoxicating combination of frankincense, atlas cedar, sweetgrass, lemon and a subtle hint of mint.

Emotionally, Palo Santo Essential Oil is grounding and elicits a sense of peacefulness and calm. I can see the possibility for Palo Santo Oil to be helpful for anxiety, emotional trauma and depression.

Palo Santo Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

Palo Santo Essential Oil is highly regarded for spiritual applications, uses within vibrational work and for helping to clearing negativity. It may offer some benefit as an insect repellent. It offers possible use for coughs, bronchitis and other respiratory concerns.

Botanical Name

Bursera graveolens

Plant Family

Burseraceae

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Wood

An essential oil is also available that is steam distilled from the fresh fruits of the living tree. The aroma and composition of Palo Santo Essential Oil differs from that of Palo Santo Essential Oil that is distilled from the wood. This profile pertains specifically to the essential oil that is distilled from the wood.