Palo Santo Essential Oil bottle 5 ml, Natural Palo Santo Wood Oil, 100% Pure

🌱 Bursera graveolens — Palo Santo, Holy Wood

Palo Santo essential oil seeds are not available for sale. Instead, we offer the essential oil itself, extracted from the sacred Palo Santo tree, known for its calming and purifying properties.

🌿 Botanical Description

Bursera graveolens is a small tree or shrub native to South America, particularly in Ecuador and Peru. It grows up to 10 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. The tree has a smooth, gray bark and dark green, elliptical leaves that are 10-20 cm long. The flowers are small and yellowish, while the fruits are small, brown capsules.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or fall, pre-treatment: not required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 6-7, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: moderate, avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12, frost tolerance: sensitive.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Bursera graveolens is native to the tropical dry forests of Ecuador and Peru, where it grows at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. The ideal climate for the tree is warm and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 18-25°C.

✨ Interesting Facts

Palo Santo has been used for centuries by shamans and indigenous people in South America for its medicinal and spiritual properties. The essential oil extracted from the tree has antibacterial, analgesic, and sedative properties, making it a popular ingredient in aromatherapy and natural remedies. The tree is also known for its ability to repel insects and improve air quality.