Palo santo is a traditional natural remedy you can apply to your skin or burn as incense to reduce pain, inflammation, and stress. Share on Pinterest Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) is a tree that ...

The practice of using the palo santo smoke to clear energy and call in good vibes is an Indigenous tradition called smudging. It's done by burning herbs like sage or wood or their resin.

Originally known as bursera graveolens, palo santo is a 'sacred wood' native to the Yucatán Peninsula. And while I have noticed cameos of this cleansing technique in films and tv shows ...