Palo Santo is - as the name suggests - the ;sacred wood ; of South America, comparable to sandalwood in India. Because it is extremely rich in essential oil, it smells very intensely. It grows mainly in Peru. The Peruvians believe that their Palo Santo has strong powers - after all, it also thrives on very poor soils. It smells wonderfully sweet, warm and aromatic with a hint of coconut. In the ancient Andean peoples, Palo Santo was a major part of ritual, religious and magical festivals. It has the power to drive away negative energies and lead our meditation into the depths. It calms the flow of thoughts, helps us to dissolve anger, relaxes us and opens us to spiritual moments.