4 sticks per bundle, approximate weight of wood is one (1) ounce.

Palo Santo, literally meaning “holy wood” in Spanish, is a tree that is widely distributed throughout Central and South America. Palo Santo is used in South America in much the same way as White Ceremonial Sage is used in North America- to combat negative energy and to cleanse the space.

Palo Santo is different than many of the other smudging materials as it is fragrant in its raw form and does not necessarily need to be lit, though it usually is when being used for ceremonial purposes. Palo Santo is often used by Amazonian shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies; the rising smoke of the lit sticks is believed to enter the energy field of ritual participants to clear misfortune, negative thoughts and to chase away evil spirits. Its use reportedly dates back to the Inca era.

The simple-yet-mystical tradition of burning wood and herbs (also known as smudging) has evolved into a daily ritual for anyone looking to attract and maintain good vibes. The clarifying smoke emits ions that can uplift your mood and purify people, places, and objects from negative energy. 

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Directions: Use a candle, match, or lighter to ignite your stick of palo santo. Hold at about a 45-degree angle pointing the tip down toward the flame. Allow it to burn for about 30 seconds and then blow out. Let the smoke fill anywhere you want to clear the energy.