Hem Palo Santo Incense Sticks - Premium Masala Incense Pack of 12

The Incas were perhaps the first to discover and use the Palo Santo wood and Palo Santo fragrance sources for its spiritual purifying properties. In northwest Argentina, the Criollo people burned the wood of Aura Palo Santo together with the leaves of Ruta Chalepensis. Historically, Palo Santo wood and Palo Santo fragrances were believed to have benefits pertaining to both health as well as cleansing. The Incas believed that the Palo Santo fragrances would energetically cleanse and provide healing benefits similar to Sage and Cedar. Palo Santo wood was thought of as having strong medicinal properties in addition to being popularized for its heavenly presence in keeping energies grounded and clear. Traditionally, the fragrance used to be obtained by lighting the Palo Santo sticks and placing them in metal or earthen bowls till the flame would die out. The burning embers would leave a strong fragrance. Over time with the evolution of technology and a focus on getting stronger fragrance with lesser smoke, incense and dhoop sticks started becoming popular. This lead to a better understanding of the various facets that would lead to better percolation of the Palo Santo fragrance.