Palo Santo Powder (Bursera Graveolens) is often used in similar ways to Palo Santo sticks or smudging herbs like sage.
Palo Santo is a sacred aromatic tree in South America that means “Holy Wood”.
The aroma release from Palo Santo can help to clear negative energies, create a more positive and harmonious environment. Its pleasant and soothing aroma also can help reduce stress, anxiety, promote relaxation and have a calming effect on the mind and body.
How to use Palo Santo Powder?
Option 1: Burn on top of charcoal disc
- Light a charcoal disc until red hot and put in the incense burner.
- Sprinkle a small amount of Palo Santo powder on it.
- Allow it to smolder and release its fragrant smoke.
Option 2: Making incense trail
- In an incense bowl filled with white ash, loosen the ash first and use a presser to even the surface.
- Put in the trail mold on the surface.
- Scoop some Palo Santo powder to the trail mold, remove the mold and the trail is formed.
- Burn at the tip of the trail to enjoy.
Option 3: Electric burner
Place a small amount of Palo Santo powder on a burner dish. Turn on and adjust temperature to 150ËšC – 200ËšC to heat up the powder.
Option 4: Making incense stick/cone/tablet
Making incense stick/cone/tablet with or without wood binder.
Please understand that the aroma may slightly vary from batch to batch due to the wood’s natural circumstances.
