Palo Santo Essential Oil (Ocimum basilicum)
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) comes from the same botanical family (Burseraceae)
as frankincense, although it is found in South America rather than the Middle East.
Like frankincense, palo santo is known as a spiritual oil, traditionally used by the
Incas to purify and cleanse the spirit from negative energies. Even its Spanish name
reflects how highly this oil is regarded: Palo santo means "holy wood" or "sacred wood."*
It is reported to have distinguishing features and being produced only from dry trees that have naturally fallen to the ground.
Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
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Body Systems Affected: Emotional balance,
immune and nervous systems.
Uses: Palo Santo essential oil may help with cancer, healing, muscle pain,
nervous condition, acute rheumatism and spiritual awareness.
Historical Uses: Palo Santo (also known as Holy Wood) is a
natural wood aromatic incense. It has been used by the indigenous people of the
Amazon in rituals and ceremonies for the purifying and cleansing of evil
spirits, misfortune and calamity.
Properties: Anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-tumoral,
immune-stimulant and sedative.
Aromatherapy Effects: Palo Santo Essential oil has a
wonderfully calming, soothing aroma with a powerful energy. It may help increase
spiritual awareness and help to focus mediation while clearing the space of
negative energy.
How to use: Diffuse/humidify for 10-15 minutes daily. Apply
1-2 drops to
Vita-Flex
Points and/or directly on area of concern.
Because it is a shamanic oil, the user must have a firm intention in mind
before applying this oil to the forehead (3rd Eye Chakra), so the oil can change
the energy both inside and outside the person to assist in the fulfillment of
that intention.
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp.
of honey. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumption by the FDA.
Safety: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of
children. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
Suggested Blending Oils: Frankincense, myrrh
and sandalwood.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Palo Santo Testimonials
"My husband has been experiencing panic attacks for the last 5-6 years.
He has used homeopathics and nutrients to help with varying degrees of success.
Recently he was experiencing an attack and I put one drop of Palo Santo on the
back of the neck by the hairline. Immediately the attack stopped. He was
stunned! Now whenever he feels an attack coming on, a drop of Palo Santo comes
to the rescue. We cannot recommend this oil highly enough for this purpose. "
Nadia
"I bought Palo Santo because I have plantar fasciitis in my foot. The Dr. was talking about give me a steroid shot in my foot. The pain was so bad that I was having a problem walking and I'm only 42 years old. It was
embarrassing to be limping all the time. I started applying the oil, at first about once every hours. It would help but the pain would come back. After about a week I was using the oil once every 4 to 6 hours and then once in the morning and once in the evening. Now after 6 weeks I use it only occasionally."
"My mother in law has been in serious pain with her lower back. The Dr. was talking about doing surgery. It was sad to see her in so much pain. One Sunday morning, my father in law asked the church to gather around and pray for her. While we were praying, I felt impressed to give her my bottle of Palo Santo. She began using it at the same time that she was using an inversion table. She talked about how well the table was helping, but never mentioned the oil. She stopped using the oil and kept using the table. The pain began to get worse.
She started on the oil again and I have now ordered her a bottle. She cried
while telling me what a miracle it has been for her. She isn't completely well
yet, but it's only been a month. She gets out and walks again and we thought we
were going to have to get her a wheel chair."
Additional testimonials and application suggestions for Palo Santo
Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials.
