Palo santo is a tree that grows along the coast of South America — in Spanish, the name means holy wood. Its uses are varied: It relieves, apparently, symptoms of the common cold, anxiety, ...

What Is Palo Santo and Why Do People Burn It? It's holistic origins are rooted in Latin cultures. And the lovely aroma from Palo Santo also cannot be denied. Pleasant fragrances can have an affect on ...

Originally known as bursera graveolens, palo santo is a 'sacred wood' native to the Yucatán Peninsula. And while I have noticed cameos of this cleansing technique in films and tv shows, I never quite ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s always that one housemate who starts burning some form ...

The palo santo tree that sources your sacred, energy-clearing smudge sticks has been classified as an endangered species. The earthy aroma of palo santo makes me endlessly nostalgic. The first yoga ...