Bursera graveolens or Palo Santo is used to cleanse spaces, usually your home. It has many spiritual & health benefits too.
Palo Santo generally comes in a set of short sticks, thick or thin and ready to be lit.
To burn the sticks you will need is a lighter or a candle and an ashtray or cauldron.
To smoke cleanse:
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Light the tip of the stick with a lighter or candle flame.
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You will see a black smoke coming out. This is the surface of the wood burning.
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Wait for 20 seconds. Blow it off and watch the white smoke rise.
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Stroll through the space where you want to clean the energies.
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When you’re done, place the stick in an ashtray our fireproof container.
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Enjoy the naturally soothing scent of palo santo.
You can light the same stick again whenever you need to.
Spiritual Benefits:
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Cleansing with Palo Santo is used to expel negative energies and attract positive ones. It is said that it has the power to balance all energies.
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It helps in meditation as it relaxes the mind and induces a sense of calm. It is very useful in Yoga, Reiki and Aromatherapy practices.
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It relieves nervous tension and helps in conflict resolution.
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It cleanses and purifies any environment, at home or work.
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Its smell is aphrodisiac: it stimulates sweetness and the ability to give and receive love.
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It raises self-esteem and improves the mood.
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It is a natural mosquito repellent.