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Oils » Essential Oils (O-Z)

Palo Santo Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Based on 10 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Bursera Graveolens

Plant Part: Wood

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Ecuador

Description: The tree of Palo Santo is originally from the dry tropical forests on the coast of the South Pacific, Ecuador being the main country where this tree is found. The Palo Santo Oil is only concentrated and deposited in the interior of the tree trunk. It can takes up to 10 years to produce the oil and to get concentrated in their trunk. Only tree branches that fall naturally from the ground are used to make this oil. The average life of the tree of Palo Santo is between 80 and 90 years.

Color: Yellow to light brown liquid.

Common Uses: In aromatherapy, Palo Santo Essential Oil is considered to be antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. It can be used as part of a remedy for bronchial coughs, colds, nasal flues, allergies and asthma. It is said to have excellent absorption properties and can be used in massage therapy to relieve pain and inflammation of the muscles and joints, and regenerates skin conditions, promote skin nutrition, healing and flexibility.

Palo Santo Essential Oil can generate states of calmness and relaxation and is beneficial for meditation, concentration, and for enhancing creativity and learning. In spiritual aromatherapy, it can be used as perfume to release negative energy and to purify and cleanse the spirit.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Sandalwood and other wood oils.

Aromatic Scent: Palo Santo Essential Oil has a fresh, intense woody aroma with a slight hint of citrus.

History: The natives in Ecuador have used it mainly to protect themselves from insects (mosquito) and also in ancestral rituals where shamans use this oil to clear bad energy from the bodies. They also used it as essential oil and to perfume their homes.

Cautions: Palo Santo Essential Oil is a dermal irritant. Avoid use if pregnant.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.

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Submited By: Nancy from St.catharines, Ontario on 12/04/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This is an excellent oil to enhance meditation or ground yourself when going to busy public places. I mixed some with a simple base oil in a roll-on application tube and keep in in my purse. Very woody scent. My husband likes to wear it mixed with patchouli or ylang-ylang.
Submited By: Angel from Toronto, Ontario on 08/24/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

a very powerful EO (a tiny bit goes a very long way!) that is excellent for clearing negative energy. it's also an effective deterrent against bed bugs (you can make a spray with eucalyptus, lavender and a few other oils, for example). i also made a incredible-smelling scouring powder with a baking soda base and a blend of palo santo (just a drop for 1 cup!), orange, tea tree and lavender. it makes you want to clean something. ; )
Submited By: Maria from Lehigh Acres, Florida on 11/05/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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ooh ah, the aroma is out of this world. My parents lived in Ecuador for 2 years when i was a child; i recall the roaring of the ocean waves and the mystical scent of Palo Santo as people used to burn the little twigs from the trees. I am grateful to New Directions oils for carrying this precious oil. It has so many benefits to many to list. so I am to say the least gaga over it. Thank you " New Directions" for Palo Santo and the vast variety of oils you offer
Submited By: Audrey from Van Buren, Arkansas on 06/12/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Wow! A bit over powering. I didn't know what to think of it at first, after letting it breath a minute, and me too, it softens into a wonderfully relaxing, meditative scent. It is fresh, minty, almost licorice like, and has an exotic floral undertone. Great for meditation and creativity. I am excited to explore it's nutricious skin restoring properties as well. It's scent when burned in an oil burner, makes for a very relaxing atmosphere. Just remember a little goes a lot with E.O. It blends well with sandalwood, cedarwood, and cypress. Another great quality oil for a very good price, Nice. I wouldn't shop anywhere else. Thanks N.D.
Submited By: Suzanna from Corfu, New York on 01/01/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

New Directions Palo Santo oil is wonderful. Palo Santo is in the same family as myrrh but from South America. I love using it in conjunction with other EO's from South America in a smudge blend. It also blends well in shea butter for a great hand balm.
Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 10/09/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I have not been working with this EO long enough to form an opinion of it's healing properties. I will say that the smell is extremely overpowering to me -- to the point where it gives me a nauseous headache. That's with the bottle closed... Anyway, I am hesitant to rate it poorly based just on that, as I believe there is far more to these oils than just the smell. I did find that with enough Labdanum, the smell smoothed out significantly, and the headache went away.
Submited By: Verdie from Horn Lake, Mississippi on 09/09/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:

This is one of the best eo I have used. It works very good on sore muscles and joints.
Submited By: Kevin from Haydenville, Massachusetts on 06/26/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

If I didn't know this is a wood oil, I would think it was floral. I like this one also, to me it's kind of a fresh floral, mint smell. The theraputic value makes this a very good choice. Nice!!
Submited By: Anne from San Diego, California on 04/18/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

What an amazing oil! A little strong at first but very uplifting and wonderfully relaxing. Using before bedtime for a great night sleep or just calming down from a hectic day or settling into your meditation routine. Palo Santo is an oil I can not do without anymore.
Submited By: Kimberly from Las Vegas, Nevada on 03/02/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This oil is amazing. The scent is fresh and wonderful. I started using it right away to clear away negative energies. It is very uplifting. I can't wait to try this oil in a body spray or perfume.