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Bursera graveolens
15-30€ / 10ml
Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) is a sacred tree of South America, used for centuries by Andean peoples to purify the air and accompany shamanic ceremonies. Palo santo = holy wood in Spanish. Its uniqueness: the wood only develops its scent after the natural death of the tree and several years of maturation on the ground (3-5 years minimum). Harvesting is regulated in Ecuador and Peru.
Unique richness in limonene (60-70%) for a wood -- one would expect sesquiterpenes. This limonene gives the fresh, citrusy notes blended with the woody depth. More earthy than frankincense, more lively than sandalwood. A sacred wood at the crossroads of woods and citrus.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Nerve-regulating
Traditional use
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Meditation aid
Traditional use
Luxury essential oil for diffusion. Unique scent -- woody, fruity, vanilla -- that creates sacredness and serenity. Excellent for meditation and recentering. Richness in limonene = purifying properties. Prefer suppliers certifying ethical harvest (naturally fallen wood).
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec palo santo pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
The situation is complex. Bursera graveolens is not currently on the CITES list, but its popularity is raising concerns. In Ecuador and Peru, harvesting is regulated: only fallen dead wood should be collected. Buy only from certified sustainable sources.
It is a traditional spiritual tool in South America, used for centuries by shamans to purify spaces. Its sweet, woody, slightly vanilla scent promotes concentration and inner peace. In diffusion, 2-3 drops are enough for a meditative atmosphere.
Rich in limonene (60-70%), it is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and calming. In massage diluted to 5-10%, it relieves muscle and joint pain. Also useful for anxiety and stress. Its profile is similar to citrus oils.
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