However, its important to use caution if the following scenarios apply to you: Although palo santo has become very popular, the tree isnt endangered. Palo azul can be grown as either a shrub or a small tree, reaching heights of between 6 and 24 feet. When the flame comes out of the tip, turn the stick upside down and keep it on the upside down position until it is illuminated. You can burn the Palo Santo stick in a good way by lighting it slowly, allowing the flame to catch before blowing it out. The wood can be obtained from fallen branches, while the oil can be extracted from fruit. National Highways Reachable To Sengaon. The mature wood also contains high concentrations of a compound called d-limonene, which is used by natural medicine practitioners to treat gastrointestinal ailments and heartburn. There isnt a lot of scientific proof behind these benefits. The spirit of the palo santo tree carries a wisdom that enables the smoke of just a tiny piece of wood to heal people physically, emotionally and spiritually. Here's all you need to know. The South American palo santo ( Bulnesia sarmientoi) is a tree that can grow up to 15 meters in height, with thin trunks, between 20 and 40 centimeters wide. Our work is only possible thanks to our generous donors' support.Your giftcontributes directly to our scientists' work at the Charles Darwin Research Station.Help us protect Galapagos!Donations in the US are tax deductible. It thrives in tropical forests and produces a fragrant resin with very high levels of aroma. And yes, the part about the natural death is key. Adsersen, H. (s.a.) Personal observations. Bursera graveolens grows to 66 feet (20 meters), so we do not recommend growing it indoors. Schofield, E.K. Atkinson, I. When using wood chips or powders, place them in a heatproof dish. Valencia, R. Pitman, N., Len-Ynez, S. & Jrgensen, P.M. (2000) Libro Rojo de las Plantas Endmicas del Ecuador. (1987) A Handbook of Mexican Roadside Flora. Leaf blades are entire, from 9 to 19cm long and 6 to 9cm wide, with 12 to 19 pairs of lateral veins. Is free, works and smells very nice so is a no brainer. You do not have any prior experience using Palo Santo. The concentration of essential oils that give its wood an irresistible aroma and remarkable healing properties do not develop until after the tree fell on its own accord and it is given ample time to rest peacefully on the forest floor.