Palo Santo has been used in South America as medicine since ancient times. Its main use is in the aromatherapy world where it’s known to be very calming to the nervous system and has the ability to relieve a variety of aches and pains.
Available in 100% pure and undilutedor50% dilution in certified organic jojoba oil
Name of Oil: Palo Santo
Latin Binomial: Bursera graveolens
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: South America
Scent Profile: Sweet, woody, citrusy, slightly minty
Parts used in distillation: Wood
Oil Characteristics: Pale yellow to clear, thin consistency, middle note, medium aroma
Cultivation: Organically Grown
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Joint pain, inflammation, headaches, allergies, stress, anxiety, nervousness, panic, dizziness, immune system support and respiratory infections,
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Expels negativity, grounding, stabilizing and anxiety.
Used heavily in indigenous medicine making in South America; mainly sourced for aromatherapy
limonene, menthofuran, a-terpineol, carvone, germacrene D
Safety Data:
Max dermal of 3.4%, do not use oxidized oil.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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