Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is a tropical tree that grows
spontaneously in some areas of Central and South America and that
it is grown in the regions of Ecuador and Peru. Its name comes from
a peculiarity linked to its flowering, which occurs on Christmas Day.
The harvesting of its wood, considered beneficial, almost sacred, takes place
through a peculiar and precise procedure to preserve this protected plant.
Palo Santo wood is in fact harvested eco-responsibly from naturally occurring trees
fallen and left to age in the same place for 10 years. This process
allows the plant to absorb the energies of the forest and release the resin that it
gives the characteristic and unmistakable aroma.
Palo Santo wood (Holy tree) is cut directly on the site where it is located
aged and from it small sticks of about 10 cm are obtained which are used as
incense. 
Its use dates back to ancient times by the natives of America, also used by shamans
by the Inca people as a remedy to harmonize the body, mind and spirit, helping to
restore inner balance.
It is also called "aroma of the soul" precisely because its smoke is pleasant
aromatic, possesses great spiritual power. For this reason it is also used
today on the occasion of celebrations and religious rites. Light a Palo Santo stick
it means perpetrating an ancient ritual of purification that envelops the domestic environment
with a pleasant and persistent scent that:
Purifies energies from environments
It promotes inner harmony and mental and physical rebalancing
It stimulates concentration and introspection and also
Inhibits the spread of bacteria and
Keep mosquitoes and other insects away.
Palo santo and the chakras
Palo santo is believed to be particularly effective for balancing the root, heart, and crown chakras.
* Root Chakra: The root chakra is associated with security, stability and connection to the earth.
Palo santo can help ground our energy and help us feel more present and grounded in the present moment.
* Heart Chakra: The heart chakra is associated with love, compassion and acceptance.
Palo santo can help open our hearts and connect with others in a deeper way.
*Crown Chakra: The crown chakra is associated with spirituality, connection with the divine and clairvoyance.
Palo santo can help raise our consciousness and connect us with a higher dimension.
How to use palo santo to balance your chakras
There are several ways to use palo santo to balance your chakras.
One way is to burn a stick of palo santo in a quiet environment. The aroma of palo santo can help purify the air and create a relaxing atmosphere.