Sacred to indigenous Andean traditions. Used by shamans for cleansing, healing, ceremony. Must be naturally fallen wood—harvesting live trees is harmful.
Modern Practice
Popular cleansing alternative to white sage. Light stick, let burn briefly, blow out, use smoke for cleansing. Ensure ethical sourcing—overharvesting is major issue.
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Every entry that names Palo Santo, grouped by the system it comes from.