Palo Santo: Sacred Wood, Modern Ritual

From ancient forests to your wrist, discover the healing legacy of Palo Santo.

What is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo, which translates to “Holy Wood,” comes from the Bursera graveolens tree native to South America. For centuries, it’s been used by Indigenous healers and shamans in spiritual ceremonies, cleansing rituals, and natural medicine. Today, this aromatic wood has found its way into homes and wellness practices across the world—offering calm, clarity, and connection in our fast-paced lives.

A Brief History of Palo Santo

Used by the Incas and indigenous people of the Andes for generations, Palo Santo was traditionally burned to clear negative energy and promote healing. The wood is revered for its spiritual properties and soothing scent—warm, woody, and slightly sweet with citrus undertones. In South American cultures, it's still used to bless homes, cleanse crystals, and prepare for meditation.

Benefits of Palo Santo

Palo Santo is more than just a pleasant aroma. It’s believed to:

• Cleanse and purify energy fields and spaces

• Promote relaxation and reduce stress or anxiety

• Enhance meditation and spiritual practices

• Boost mood with its grounding, uplifting scent

• Provide natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties when burned or used as an oil

How to Use Palo Santo

Traditionally, Palo Santo is used in stick form and burned like incense. But you don’t have to light a match to experience its benefits. At Batu Suci, we’ve created a modern way to carry Palo Santo’s sacred energy with you—no flame required.

Introducing Our Palo Santo Bracelets

Handcrafted from 100% natural Palo Santo, our diffuser bracelets are sustainably harvested in Peru, where the wood is collected only from trees that have fallen naturally and aged on the forest floor for a minimum of three years—a vital step to ensure their rich aroma and therapeutic properties. Shop our Palo Santo Bracelets!

Each bracelet is:

• Ethically sourced from a family-owned company actively reforesting Palo Santo trees

• Paired with grounding gemstones or worn solo for a minimalist look

• Wrapped in certified compostable packaging, made from PLA with an eco-friendly AlOx coating

• A wearable reminder to breathe deeply, move mindfully, and live intentionally

⚠️ CARE TIP: Palo Santo is naturally porous and can dry out—so avoid getting your bracelet wet to preserve its potency and scent.

A Sacred Ritual, Made Simple

Whether you’re navigating a hectic day, sitting down for a moment of stillness, or setting intentions for your next adventure, our Palo Santo bracelet is your gentle nudge to reconnect.

Carry the calm.
Wear the ritual.
Honor the earth.