Palo Santo Incense Sticks by Madre Tierra, Set of 8

Palo Santo Incense Sticks by Madre Tierra are hand-rolled with visible resin and botanical grains, carrying the sweet, woody scent of palo santo, the holy wood of South America. Eight sticks per pack, for cleansing and grounding a space.

Warm and uplifting, palo santo is reached for to clear stagnant energy, settle the mind before meditation, and brighten the mood of a room.

Key Features

• Eight incense sticks. Hand-rolled by Madre Tierra.
• Visible resin and grains. A rich, traditional roll.
• A sweet palo santo scent. Woody and warm.
• For cleansing and grounding. Clearing and uplifting.

Product Details

• Palo santo incense sticks by Madre Tierra, 8 per pack
• Hand-rolled with visible resin and botanical grains
• A sweet, woody palo santo scent
• For cleansing, grounding, and uplifting a space

The Spiritual Significance

Palo santo, whose name means holy wood, comes from the dry forests of South America, where it has long been burned in cleansing and ceremonial practice to clear heavy or stagnant energy, ground the body, and lift the spirit. Its sweet, woody, faintly citrus smoke is reached for to purify a space, settle the mind before meditation, and invite a calm, bright atmosphere. Palo santo is best gathered from naturally fallen wood, and the tree is protected in some regions; please choose responsibly sourced wood and burn it mindfully. The incense does not act on its own; it clears and brightens the air and helps you settle into your own intention. Light a stick to cleanse and uplift a space or to ground before practice.

How To Use

1. Light the tip. Hold a flame to the coated tip until it catches, then gently blow it out so the tip glows and releases a steady ribbon of smoke.
2. Set it in a holder. Rest the plain end in an incense holder or ash catcher on a heat-safe surface that will catch the falling ash.
3. Cleanse and uplift. Let the warm, woody scent fill the room as you name the clearing or grounding you are inviting.
4. Burn it safely. Burn in a ventilated space away from anything flammable, keep it clear of drafts, and never leave burning incense unattended.

Pairs Well With

• Hindu Sandal Incense Sticks by Madre Tierra: a sibling Madre Tierra stick.
• Dragon's Blood Incense Sticks by Madre Tierra: another Madre Tierra stick.
• Palo Santo Incense Cones: real palo santo cones from Peru.
• Palo Santo Incense Sticks by HEM: another palo santo stick.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: a classic cleansing herb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it smell like?

Sweet and woody, the warm scent of palo santo, with a rich, resinous depth from the hand-rolled blend.

What is it used for?

Cleansing and grounding. Palo santo is burned to clear heavy or stagnant energy, settle the mind, and brighten the mood of a room.

How many sticks are in a pack?

Eight hand-rolled sticks.

Is the palo santo responsibly sourced?

Palo santo is best gathered from naturally fallen wood, and the tree is protected in some regions. We encourage choosing responsibly sourced wood and burning it mindfully.

How do I burn it safely?

Light the tip, blow it to a glowing ember, rest it in a holder or ash catcher on a heat-safe surface, burn in a ventilated space away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended.