Palo Santo Dried Leaves | Burserea graveolens | Holy Wood, Shaman Charcoal, Incense Peru Herbs 1oz
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Palo Santo Dried Leaves
Burserea graveolens
Origin: Peru
Form: Dried leaves and pieces
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Holy Wood, Palo de la vida o Santo, Sacred Wood, Holy wood, St. Anthony`s wood, Palosanto, Mallka Waki
Esoteric Uses: Mental clarity, protection, focus
Esoteric Associations: Mercury, Air
Incense Aroma: A clean, fresh and copal aroma, but more mild than the resin.
Palo Santo, also known as 'Holy Wood' or 'Sacred Tree', was first known to be used by the Incas for purification and cleansing, aid against misfortune, and for clearing an area of negative spirits. It is often been used in Ayahuasca ceremonies. Palo Santo leaves are hard to come by.
Palo Santo is a protected species in South America and its harvesting, usually by collecting fallen branches, is closely monitored by the government. This creates a limited supply, but also ensures its survival for use by the indigenous people.
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How to burn Resin Incense
What you will need:
-- Your Resin, Herb or powder incense.
-- Charcoal Discs: you can find many varieties in our etsy store
-- A bowl, urn or plate: almost anything that can withstand heat will work. Often people add sand to a bowl to help absorb heat. Ornate traditional incense burners in metal are also recommended. We also carry Charcoal Tongs so you don't burn your fingers.
-- A lighter or matches: to start the self-igniting charcoal. A lighter is best
1. Light the charcoal and place it in your bowl or urn.Never hold the charcoal with your fingers - always use tongs or even pliers. Apply flame to the side of the charcoal for about 20 seconds. The charcoal will then self-ignite across the surface. Charcoals do not usually light easily if they are laying flat on some surface or in a bowl. It is best to hold the charcoal in the air with a tool when applying the flame to the charcoal.
2. Wait for the charcoal to ignite and warm up. This usually takes about 3 minutes. You will notice the charcoal starting to go gray around the edges.
3. Add resins, herbs or powder incense. Just place a small amount on top of the charcoal. The resins or herbs will begin to burn and release their essential oils through the smoke.
4. Enjoy. Every aromatic herb and resin has different properties, and can evoke different moods. Experiment and enjoy!
Burserea graveolens
Origin: Peru
Form: Dried leaves and pieces
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Holy Wood, Palo de la vida o Santo, Sacred Wood, Holy wood, St. Anthony`s wood, Palosanto, Mallka Waki
Esoteric Uses: Mental clarity, protection, focus
Esoteric Associations: Mercury, Air
Incense Aroma: A clean, fresh and copal aroma, but more mild than the resin.
Palo Santo, also known as 'Holy Wood' or 'Sacred Tree', was first known to be used by the Incas for purification and cleansing, aid against misfortune, and for clearing an area of negative spirits. It is often been used in Ayahuasca ceremonies. Palo Santo leaves are hard to come by.
Palo Santo is a protected species in South America and its harvesting, usually by collecting fallen branches, is closely monitored by the government. This creates a limited supply, but also ensures its survival for use by the indigenous people.
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How to burn Resin Incense
What you will need:
-- Your Resin, Herb or powder incense.
-- Charcoal Discs: you can find many varieties in our etsy store
-- A bowl, urn or plate: almost anything that can withstand heat will work. Often people add sand to a bowl to help absorb heat. Ornate traditional incense burners in metal are also recommended. We also carry Charcoal Tongs so you don't burn your fingers.
-- A lighter or matches: to start the self-igniting charcoal. A lighter is best
1. Light the charcoal and place it in your bowl or urn.Never hold the charcoal with your fingers - always use tongs or even pliers. Apply flame to the side of the charcoal for about 20 seconds. The charcoal will then self-ignite across the surface. Charcoals do not usually light easily if they are laying flat on some surface or in a bowl. It is best to hold the charcoal in the air with a tool when applying the flame to the charcoal.
2. Wait for the charcoal to ignite and warm up. This usually takes about 3 minutes. You will notice the charcoal starting to go gray around the edges.
3. Add resins, herbs or powder incense. Just place a small amount on top of the charcoal. The resins or herbs will begin to burn and release their essential oils through the smoke.
4. Enjoy. Every aromatic herb and resin has different properties, and can evoke different moods. Experiment and enjoy!
