MagicTools: Palo Santo.

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Well, this section is called "Magic Tools" and it is about discovering modern magic wands, and what they mean and what they are supposed to be used for, but just like in English and easy.

You’re welcome.


 

The first and my favorite, because I have a confession ... I hate incense, but I love palo santo.

The other day, David, all concerned, asked me where the palo santo came from, - because those who know him know how annoying he is with the planet, just kidding, we should all be like that - the point is that I did not know what to answer him , so I did one of the things I know how to do best ... research.

This is what I learned, in short: Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens) is a mystical tree that grows on the coast of South America and looks the same, but it is not the same as frankincense, myrrh and copal. It is part of the citrus family and has sweet notes of pine, mint and lemon.

Enlightened people use it fully for its energetic cleansing and healing properties similar to sage (the famous sage). His heavenly presence supposedly keeps energies grounded and clean. It creates a nice cool smoke that works well to keep mosquitoes and other flying insects away, which is one of the main uses for people living in Ecuador and Peru. (Hello!) It also provides a stimulating scent that raises your vibration and prepares you for meditation and deeper connection to the Source of all creation (God, the universe, whatever you want to call it. It is also said that the Palo Santo enhances creativity and brings good fortune to those who are open to its magic.

It is also traditionally used to relieve common colds, flu symptoms, stress, asthma, headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, emotional pain, and more. Don't ask me why, because I didn't get that. But what I did see was a wealth of important information about these sticks that reiterated my love for it.


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One thing, though… please make sure that you buy it from ethically sourced marketplaces. This magic tool is an endangered species, so we must do our part to preserve it.

Mindfully, Sam.

Samantha Villavicencio

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Samantha is an award-winning Creative Director based in Cabo, LA & Miami. Founder of themindful.studio.

http://www.samanthavillavicencio.com
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