Palo Santo Essential Oil 50ml – Bursera Graveolens | Steam Distilled Peru

Discover the sacred, resinous magic of pure Palo Santo Essential Oil, steam distilled from the wood of Bursera Graveolens sourced from Peru. Warm, sweet and deeply evocative — with a rich, woody resinousness, a soft, citrusy brightness and a warm, slightly minty, balsamic depth — Palo Santo is one of the most spiritually resonant, aromatically distinctive and deeply beloved essential oils in the world of aromatherapy and sacred fragrance.

Palo Santo — Spanish for ‘Holy Wood’ — is a wild tree native to the dry tropical forests of Ecuador, Peru and the wider Gran Chaco region of South America. For centuries, the indigenous peoples of the Andes and the Amazon have burned Palo Santo wood in sacred ceremonies, healing rituals and spiritual practices — using its fragrant smoke to cleanse spaces, ward off negative energies and invite positive spirits. The Incas used it as a sacred incense, and shamanic traditions across South America continue to revere it as one of the most powerful and spiritually significant botanicals in the natural world.

What makes Palo Santo truly extraordinary is the way its oil is produced — the essential oil only develops in the heartwood of naturally fallen trees, after they have lain on the forest floor for a minimum of four to ten years following natural death. No living trees are felled. This slow, patient process of natural transformation — guided by the microorganisms and conditions of the forest floor — is what gives Palo Santo its extraordinary aromatic complexity and depth, and what makes sustainably sourced Palo Santo oil one of the most precious and ethically considered essential oils available.

With its warm, sacred and deeply grounding aromatic character, Palo Santo Essential Oil is a truly special and spiritually resonant addition to any aromatherapy collection — particularly valued for meditation, sacred space clearing and deeply grounding diffuser blends. This 50ml size is ideal for professional formulators, therapists and those who incorporate Palo Santo regularly into their practice or product making.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Bursera Graveolens
• Part of Plant: Wood
• Origin: Peru
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Size: 50ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner for a warm, sacred and deeply grounding resinous aromatic atmosphere — particularly beautiful for meditation, yoga or moments of quiet reflection
• Space clearing: Diffuse to bring a sense of calm, clarity and sacred fragrance to any space
• Massage: Blend with a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Jojoba for a deeply warming and grounding massage experience
• Natural Perfumery: A beautiful and distinctive base note — blends wonderfully with Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Bergamot, Lavender and other resinous, woody or citrus essential oils
• Topical: Always dilute thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Always dilute with a carrier oil before topical use. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for use during pregnancy. If you are nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally.