PALO SANTO. (FIRM)

1 palo santo 8 eaches Palo santo is a tree native to Central and South America whose name literally translates to "holy wood" in Spanish. For centuries, indigenous people in the Andes and shamans throughout Amazonia have used the tree's wood for its spiritual and medicinal properties: Spiritual cleansing The smoke from burning palo santo is believed to clear negative energy from people, spaces, and objects. Some say that when cleansing a space with palo santo, you can say "I ask that the plant spirit of Palo Santo please infuse this space with blessings". Health and wellness The wood's sweet, calming aroma of pine, mint, and lemon is said to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, and enhance creativity. It's also used in meditation practices and spiritual rituals to promote intuitive awareness and good fortune. Physical healing Shamans have used palo santo to treat ailments like the common cold and flu, asthma, headaches, and emotional pain. Insect repellent In Ecuador and Peru, palo santo is often used as a natural repellent against mosquitoes.