Sustainably Wild Harvested Palo Santo Sticks from Peru, 100 Grams, Includes Reusable Drawstring Bag

At Luna Sundara, founder Sandra Manay and her team are driven by a love of Latin American tradition and respect for nature to source and create high-quality wellness products and accessories. To provide a better, safer, and purer experience, Luna only works with botanicals that are 100% sustainable.

Luna Sundara prioritizes a personal connection with all suppliers and artisans, believing in empowering them to change their local communities for the better. This creates a positive chain reaction that grows to impact the whole world. The brand works with various communities in Peru and Ecuador to collect Palo Santo and essential oils, as well as sourcing pottery from Chulucanas, Peru. All suppliers utilize ethical, fair trade, and sustainable practices.

Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) is a wild tree native to coastal South America, belonging to the same family as copal, myrrh and frankincense. It literally translates to "Holy Wood" and is known for its sweet, woody aroma when burned, often used for creating a calming atmosphere. Palo Santo has been used in spiritual practices to cleanse and purify spaces, promoting peace and tranquility. The aroma can soothe the mind and body, enhancing focus, meditation, and grounding. Burning Palo Santo or using its essential oil can also repel insects, making it popular for outdoor activities.

Distilling Palo Santo is a very lengthy and expensive process, so Luna Sundara does not spray essential oils on the sticks. Instead, the brand works directly with agriculturists and farmers in northern Peru to guarantee fair-trade practices, ensuring local communities benefit directly from collecting and selling Palo Santo. Luna's Palo Santo is responsibly harvested and eco-sustainable, certified by Peru's National Forestry Service (SERFOR), and packed in sustainable, reusable packaging.

Smudging, a ritual through which we cleanse the energy of a physical space, object or person, is often done using Palo Santo. To use, ignite a Palo Santo stick at a 45-degree angle, allowing it to burn for about a minute, then blow it out and waft the smoke around your home, workplace, or anywhere else you desire clear energy.

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