Palo Santo

(Bursera graveolens)

1/2 LB

Palo Santo is a tree native to Mexico and Central America. Palo Santo can be roughly translated to ‘holy wood’ and it is burned as incense in ceremonies and to create a general sense of well being. The smoke of Palo Santo wood is said to be calming and to create an environment of peace.

Sometimes, the essential oils are isolated to make the scent available without the smoke. The idea, however, is the same. The smell of Palo Santo has been proven to increase feelings of tranquility and peace.

Palo Santo has been used, especially in Mexico, for hundreds of years and the plant is revered and respected for it’s spiritual healing properties. Thanks to the global marketplace that is the worldwide web, it is now available from vendors who specialize in exotic botanicals.

There are many sites that purport to sell genuine South American botanicals, so how does one separate the wheat from the chaff? Who can you trust? This is a question that many ask. Unfortunately, it is also a question that not enough people ask. Many trust that all vendors are equal and this is, sadly, not true.

This creates a situation all too familiar to legitimate vendors of exotic plants. There are pages of complaints on the internet about shoddy products and rip-offs. There are many vendors who make promises that they cannot or will not back up.

When purchasing exotic botanicals, it is important to remember that, counter intuitively, the best looking sites often sell inferior products. When you think about it, however, it makes good sense. You want a vendor who puts their money into obtaining quality products and forging positive relationships with their sources. You do not want a fly by night organization that puts all their money into a glitzy website and skimps on product hoping for a fast buck.

With a little research, you can determine who is legit. The same names pop up time and again in chatrooms and forums. You want to find a vendor you can trust, someone who is interested in knowledge, not just profit. We here at West Seed Farm do not care about profit, we only care about spreading great products across the world! Millions of fans can’t be wrong. Stop buying ‘incense’ at head shops and buy from a legitimate source, West Seed Farm.