Palo Santo (Holy Wood) Oil
Bursera graveolens
Product Properties
Country
Ecuador
Plant Part
Wood
Cultivation
Wildcrafted
Chemical Families
Monoterpenes
Botanical Families
Burseraceae
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled
Therapeutic & Aromatic Properties
Therapeutic Properties
Antispasmodic
Expectorant
Decongestant
Antianxiety
Notes
Base-middle
Aromas
Resinous
Warm and Radiant
Suggested Uses
Relax - Stress
The practice of deep breathing can help the body release stress. Make a palo santo inhaler to use on busy days.
Relax - Meditation
Palo santo essential oil makes any space feel sacred. Make a roll-on blend for use during yoga or meditation.
Breathe - Chest Tension
Relax tension in your chest that’s blocking comfortable breathing—massage your chest with a blend of palo santo in jojoba.
Safety and Shelf Life
Shelf Life
3 years
Safety & Warnings
d-limonene oxidizes easily. If oxidized, it may cause irritation or sensitization. Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand and Young (second edition), recommends maximum dermal use of 3.4% due to the menthofuran and pulegone content, which has hepatotoxic concerns.
GCMS Data
All essential oils at Aromatics International are GC/MS tested. This ensures that we sell oils with the highest possible integrity for therapeutic use. Learn more about GC/MS reports here.
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