Palo Santo, which means “holy wood” or “wood of the saints”, is a respected tree that grows on the coast of South America and is related to Frankincense, Myrrh, and Copal.  
Burning these sticks is a sacred practice used by Indigenous communities of the Andes to cleanse their space and ward off evil spirits. This practice is called smudging – a spiritual practice where you clear your energy fields using a piece of burning Palo Santo or a herb bundle, such as white sage (this is not a closed practice so do not worry!). Once the wood sticks are burned, the smoke is believed to clear negative energy and restore tranquility and calm emotions. It is said that the smell enhances creativity