The useful properties of Palo Santo essential oil are undoubtedly of interest to everyone. For those that have sensitive noses though, my experience says that less is more with Palo Santo.
It works amazingly well in combinations and blends nicely with citrus, woody and even leafy scents.
The therapeutic uses of Palo Santo essential oil can be helpful to those seeking physical as well as emotional solutions.
Its strong rooted and grounded nature makes it very useful for those looking to take charge of their lives.
Also, for those in search of spiritual awakening, its calming scent keeps the mind free of worldly worries and helps one get in touch with the inner self.
On the physical front, Palo Santo has very strong anti-inflammatory properties and because of its high limonene content, it may even help in preventing cancers. [1]
HOW TO USE PALO SANTO FOR EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS:
Grounding Blend
Use when you tend to be distracted and need to put your feet on the ground and be more practical.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
5 drops Cedarwood Atlas
4 drops Palo Santo
1 drop Patchouli
5 drops of Bergamot (to give it a fresh tone)
Stir well.
At night, before bed, apply a couple of drops to the palm of your hands. Rub your hands and close your eyes. Take a deep breath and visualize the feeling of being rooted and nourished by the earth. Experience the feeling of being stable, supported and strong. Then open your eyes, put some more oil on your fingertips and massage your lower back and soles of your feet.
Spiritual Blend
This aromatherapy blend will help you meditate and feel more detached from worldly thoughts.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
3 drops Palo Santo
6 drops Lavender
6 drops Frankincense
Stir well.
Close your eyes and apply a couple of drops to the palm of your hands. Rub your hands and close your eyes, take a several breaths. As you breathe in, feel the scent of this blend lifting up your spirit, separating you from the worries of the day into a calm space.
Use it as many times as you need to relax and reconnect with your higher consciousness.
Anti – Stress and Anti- Anxiety Blend
Palo Santo’s calming and soothing qualities make it a great ingredient for a sleep-well bath.
In ¼ cup of Epson salts mix the following essential oils:
4 drops of Palo Santo
4 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Mandarin
Add this preparation to your bath water. While soaking in the water visualize that all your troubles and worries of the day are flowing down the drain.
Allow the calming qualities of Palo Santo to provide strength and wisdom, and the assurance that tomorrow will be a better day.
HOW TO USE PALO SANTO FOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Pain Relief
The combination of Palo Santo with German Chamomile is very effective for all sorts of inflammations and with arthritis pain.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
5 drops of Palo Santo
5 drops of Blue Chamomile
5 drops of Grapefruit
Apply topically on the affected area, as many times as you need to.
References:
[1] Cancer chemoprevention and therapy by monoterpenes.
Inhibition of protein prenylation by metabolites of limonene.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
More articles about Palo Santo:
A Sacred and Spiritual Scent- Palo Santo
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Palo Santo Essential Oil from Ecuador
Essential Oils to Uplift the Spirit
German Aromatherapist Eliane Zimmerman writes about Palo Santo Essential Oil
