'Palo Santo & Copal Native Soul Incense Joss Sticks

Palo Santo & Copal Native Soul Incense has been blended perfectly together to create a calming atmosphere whilst restoring balance to the mind and soul.

What are Palo Santo & Copal incense sticks; Palo Santo incense sticks or otherwise known as joss style incense sometimes known as Holy Wood incense; comes from the palo santo tree 'Busera graveolens'. It is a type of resinous wood dried naturally or some times kiln dried before being: Cut into incense sticks, Ground to make incense cones, Cold water distilled to extract Pure Essential oil and resin that in turn makes gum resin incense.

Copal is revered as the holy incense with its extremely beautiful quality and scent fit for kings and queens. Widely known and used in not only the spiritual but religious circles.

The tree is honoured, sustainably and ethically wild harvested. The re-planting and reforestation program extensive as this is extremely important for the the local villages and existence for future generations.

Palo Santo Benefits, Uses, Precautions, and How to Use?

Palo santo is a highly resinous wood incense. The appearance can change depending on the time, method and part of the tree the incense came from and how it was dried. Typically, the wood incense sticks are used in rituals and ceremony to cleanse away negative energies and spirits.

Why is Palo Santo problematic? Palo Santo has been added to the Convention on International Trade's Endangered Species List due to the increased demand. This tree requires proper harvesting methods, which includes allowing the trees to die naturally and laying them on the forest floor. All our Palo Santo comes from ethical and sustainable plantations that care and preserve the future of this popular incense. The word organic is tricky. Plantations tend to not desire to pay for these style of licence to proof what is natural to them.

SAFETY WARNING

Incense and candles can be dangerous if left unattended, so always ensure they are placed in a draught-free area, well away from curtains, furniture or other flammable surfaces. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the area and ensure that the surface is flat and stable. Taking the necessary precautions can help protect your family, property and belongings.”

Make sure you follow these top tips when lighting incense:

• Purchase an incense stick holder so the ash falls on it.
• Place them well away from curtains, furniture or other flammable surfaces.
• Leave plenty of space around the area and make sure the surface is flat and stable.
• Never leave incense sticks or candles unattended. It's really easy for them to fall over and set nearby items on fire.