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When thinking of a space that settles your mind and calms your worries, most of us can likely come up with a place. Whether you find rejuvenation while taking a long hot shower or sitting by the campfire on a starry night, we all have those places that rejuvenate us for our busy lives.
Palo Santo can help us recall our life-giving spaces most effectively through direct inhalation of its peppery and sharp aroma. It ushers in a sense of calm, grounding and sets us up for emotional stability and a connection to the spiritual world. Yoga instructors often diffuse Palo Santo during a class to help inspire clear meditation while helping to promote full body breathing. It also can enhance creativity and help us maintain a steady focus.
Native to Central and South America, Palo Santo essential is extracted from the aged wood of fallen trees through a steam distillation method. The trees grow up to 30 feet and have grey bark, green leaves and clusters of small flowers. Palo Santo is part of the same family as Frankincense, Myrrh and Elemi.
Botanical Name: Bursera graveolens
Origin: Ecuador
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Wood (aged wood from fallen trees)
Note: Middle - Base
Family: Burseraceae
Blends Well With: Myrrh, and other resins. Bergamot, and other citrus
Aroma: Sharp, dry, peppery, and earthy
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
OK For Kids: 2+
Kids Max Dilution: 1%
Adult Max Dilution: 3.4%
Shelf Life: 1-2 Years
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MUSCLE MASSAGE: Add to a 2 ounce squeeze bottle: 10 drops of Palo Santo, 5 drops of Helichrysum, 5 drops of Peppermint and 10 drops of Copaiba, then fill with Jojoba oil and shake to mix well. Apply enough of this mixture to cover the affected area and massage into the skin.
BATH SALTS: Combine: 1 drop of Palo Santo, 1 drop of Peppermint and 3 drops of Frankincense (Carterii) with 1 tablespoon of Jojoba oil and 1/2 cup of Epsom salts. Stir together and add to running bath water for a relaxing soak.
HAPPY THOUGHTS: Add to a personal inhaler and inhale as needed: 5 drops of Palo Santo, 5 drops of Rosemary and 5 drops of Peppermint. Or add this blend to your Thera Lux Nebulizing Diffuser and diffuse for 30-60 minutes.
SPORTS/ DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE BLEND: Add to a 2 ounce squeeze bottle: 10 drops of Palo Santo, 5 drops of Black Pepper, 10 drops of Sweet Marjoram and 5 drops of Lavender, then fill with Jojoba oil. Shake to mix well. Apply enough of this mixture to cover the problem area and massage into the skin. (2.5% dilution)
RELAX: Add to a personal inhaler and inhale as needed: 5 drops of Palo Santo, 5 drops of Bergamot and 2 drops of Ylang Ylang. Or add 5 drops to your Scent Ball Diffuser and diffuse for 30-60 minutes.
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