Palo Santo Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Palo Santo Essential Oil is a mystical, woody, and gently sweet essence distilled from the heartwood of the Bursera graveolens tree, native to South America. Known as “Holy Wood” , Palo Santo has been used for centuries in spiritual rituals and natural healing — its smoke and aroma believed to purify, protect, and uplift .
Its fragrance is smooth, resinous, and subtly citrusy , with notes of incense, pine, and warm caramelized wood. In perfumery, Palo Santo adds a meditative, sacred depth to woody and balsamic compositions, while in aromatherapy, it's revered for its cleansing, calming, and emotionally restorative effects.
At Herbsmetics, Palo Santo Essential Oil is featured in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , where guests experience how this sacred wood connects the physical and spiritual senses through its serene, luminous aroma.
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Fresh, citrusy, slightly minty.
• Heart Notes : Woody, resinous, sweet.
• Base Nuance : Balsamic, warm, and softly smoky.

Compared to Sandalwood, Palo Santo is brighter and more resinous , with a spiritual freshness and incense-like clarity that elevates both mood and fragrance compositions.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• South American Heritage : Native to Ecuador, Peru, and surrounding regions, used since pre-Columbian times by the Inca and Andean peoples.
• Traditional Use : Burned as incense to clear negative energy and attract good fortune.
• Cultural Symbolism : Represents purification, renewal, and spiritual protection .
• Modern Perfumery : A niche ingredient beloved for its woody-resinous, sacred complexity .

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Obtained by steam distillation of naturally fallen, aged wood , ensuring sustainability and respect for local ecosystems.
• Key Compounds : Limonene, α-terpineol, menthofuran, and carvone — providing its citrus-resin balance and tranquil character.
• Quality : Pale yellow oil with a warm, incense-like aroma that deepens beautifully over time.
• Distinctiveness : Known for its meditative clarity , combining spice, wood, and light sweetness in perfect harmony.

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Cleansing & Purifying : Traditionally used to clear spaces and negative emotions.
• Calming & Uplifting : Eases anxiety, tension, and restlessness.
• Spiritual Focus : Enhances meditation and mindfulness.
• Perfumery Role : Adds woody-incense warmth and natural mystique.
• Wellness : Symbolizes clarity, renewal, and peaceful strength.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Palo Santo is introduced as the essence of spiritual perfumery :

• Guests learn how it differs from Sandalwood and Frankincense in aromatic depth.
• Demonstrates how ritual woods inspire emotional connection in fragrance.
• Blends beautifully with cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, and citrus oils for balanced sacred accords.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery : Adds a mystical, meditative wood note to oriental and resin-based compositions.
• Diffuser : Cleanses energy and fills space with tranquil, uplifting scent.
• Massage Oils : Promotes emotional grounding and relaxation (use in low dilution).
• Meditation & Rituals : Ideal for purification and intention-setting practices.
• Home Fragrance : Creates a peaceful, sacred atmosphere.

⚠️ Safety Note
Palo Santo oil is gentle when properly diluted. Always use ethically sourced oil from fallen, aged wood. Avoid during pregnancy or in direct contact with sensitive skin.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Palo Santo Oil?

• Authentic Bursera graveolens essential oil from sustainably harvested, aged wood.
• Offers a sweet, woody, and sacred aroma revered across cultures.
• Deeply connected to spiritual cleansing and emotional renewal traditions .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its tranquil purity and meditative warmth .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a spiritual, grounding essential oil that conveys peace, purification, and sacred warmth in perfumery and aromatherapy.