Ingredient profile

Palo Santo

Bursera graveolens

Palo santo, Bursera graveolens, is an aromatic wood from Peru known for its warm citrus-wood scent, soft resin character, and long association with South American incense and ritual traditions. Soul Space sources SERFOR-certified, sustainably harvested palo santo directly from Peru for its bright sacred-wood aroma and smooth grounding warmth.

Also know as: holy wood; sacred wood; palo santo wood; Peruvian palo santo

Woody
Citrus
Resinous
Warm
Sacred

At a glance

The sensory snapshot

Aroma: Warm, woody, citrusy, resinous, lightly sweet, and softly smoky.

Material: Wood chips and wood sticks

Source note: SERFOR-certified Peruvian palo santo wood chips

Origin: Direct Import from Peru

Blend role: Adds citrus-wood brightness, soft resin warmth, and a smooth grounding base.

Sourcing note: Soul Space sources its palo santo directly from Peru as SERFOR-certified, sustainably harvested Bursera graveolens wood chips.

Close-up of loose botanical incense with resin, wood, herbs, and dried flowers

SCENT & STORY

A closer look

Palo santo has a warm woody aroma with citrus brightness, soft resin sweetness, and a gentle smoky edge. When gently warmed, it adds a smooth sacred-wood note that feels both bright and grounding in incense blends.

Palo santo means “holy wood,” a name that reflects its long-standing place in South American aromatic and ceremonial traditions. Today, we honor that context by focusing on what this wood offers sensorially: a warm, resinous aroma with soft citrus, wood, and smoke-like notes.