Palo Santo essential oil

Botanical name: Bursera graveolens

Why Choose Abbey Essentials Palo Santo Oil?

Our Palo Santo oil is wild-crafted in Peru and steam-distilled from sustainably harvested heartwood. Each small batch is carefully quality-checked to preserve its unique buttery-oily aroma with lemony-minty top notes and grounding woody depth.

Overview

Palo Santo essential oil offers a rich, buttery-oily scent layered with bright lemon-mint top notes and a warm, resinous base. Traditionally used in South American spiritual rituals, it may help support respiratory comfort and skin wellbeing.

Notes

• Top Note: Bright lemony-mint
• Middle Note: Buttery-oily heart
• Base Note: Warm, resinous wood

Scent Family

Woody · Citrusy · Resinous

Aromatic Description

Crisp citrus-mint opening leads into a rich, oily core and settles on a deep, sweet-woody foundation.

Therapeutic Properties

Grounding · Respiratory support · Skin-soothing · Spiritual clarity

Volatility & Evaporation Rate

Slow evaporation; endures as a lasting base note in blends.

Plant Origin & Production

• Botanical Source: Bursera graveolens
• Grown in: Peru
• Plant Part: Heartwood
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Aroma Profile: Citrusy-minty, buttery-oily, woody-resin

Tradition & Natural Wellness Use

Celebrated for centuries in indigenous rituals, Palo Santo oil may help to:

• Support clear breathing in inhalations
• Enhance meditation and spiritual focus
• Soothe and nourish skin in topical blends

Ideal For

• Meditation & ritual diffusers
• Respiratory steam inhalations
• Skin-soothing massage oils
• Grounding aromatherapy blends
• Perfume base notes

Popular Uses

Aromatherapy (Mood & Atmosphere)

Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or bowl of warm water to create a calming, spiritually uplifting ambience.

Holistic & Wellness Routines

Blend 2–4 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto chest or temples to support respiratory comfort and grounding. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines.

DIY Skincare & Beauty

Add 1–2 drops per 10 ml base emollient to lotions or balms for skin nourishment and clarity. Patch test before use; avoid sensitive areas.

Blends Well With

• Frankincense essential oil
• Cedarwood Atlas essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Bergamot essential oil
• Patchouli essential oil
• Sandalwood essential oil

⚠️ Caution

Essential oils are highly concentrated—always dilute to 2–5 % in a carrier oil before applying to skin; see your product label for specifics. Not recommended for internal use. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Tags

Spiritual rituals · Respiratory support · Skin nourishment · Grounding aroma · Meditation blend

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