Palo Santo Essential Oil

Name: Palo Santo Essential Oil
Brand: Zurma Botanical Oil Studio
SKU: 202625R0010
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Steam-distilled from the naturally fallen, aged heartwood of the Bursera graveolens tree, this exceptional Palo Santo Essential Oil captures the profound, sacred essence of the revered "Holy Wood." Deeply respected in South American indigenous traditions for its powerful energetic clearing properties, true Palo Santo oil is only extracted from wood that has rested on the forest floor for several years, allowing its complex aromatic chemistry to fully develop. It presents an incredibly unique, uplifting aroma that is distinctively sweet and balsamic, layered with bright, resinous hints of citrus and a subtle, refreshing minty undertone.

In holistic care and natural perfumery, Palo Santo is highly prized for its deeply calming and spiritually grounding properties. It serves as an exceptional botanical active in restorative massage oils, targeted joint balms, and soothing chest rubs designed to comfort physical tension while actively calming the nervous system. In ambient diffusion, it offers a smoke-free alternative to traditional smudging, acting as a profound atmospheric purifier that clears heavy, stagnant energy, deepens meditative states, and cultivates a remarkably serene, highly focused environment.

Skincare Ritual & Well-being Applications: Within a holistic self-care routine, Palo Santo is universally revered as a master botanical for emotional transition and energetic renewal. Diffusing 3–5 drops of this sweet, uplifting oil at the end of a demanding day instantly shifts the atmosphere, clearing away mental clutter and preparing the space for quiet reflection or deep meditation. When beautifully diluted into a warm, restorative massage oil, taking the time to slowly work these sacred, resinous notes into areas of physical tension transforms a functional bodily care step into a deliberate, deeply peaceful ritual that actively harmonizes the mind, body, and spirit.

Technical Specifications:

INCI Name: Bursera graveolens Wood Oil

Botanical Name: Bursera graveolens

Country of Origin: Peru (Sustainably harvested)

Plant Part: Aged, naturally fallen wood

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Perfumery Note Classification: Top to Middle Note

Aroma Profile: Sweet, balsamic, and deeply woody with bright, uplifting citrus notes and a subtle, clearing minty nuance

Blends Well With: Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Lavender, Rose, and Vetiver

Formulation & Safety Guidelines:

Application: Designed for meditative atmospheric scenting, energetic space clearing, fine natural perfumery, and deeply relaxing restorative massage formulations.

Formulation Note: This is a highly concentrated pure essential oil rich in naturally occurring limonene and calming terpenes. For topical cosmetic or massage applications, we strictly recommend a standard dilution of 1–2% in a suitable high-quality carrier oil (such as Jojoba Oil Golden, Almond Oil Sweet, or Coconut Oil Fractionated (MCT)) to ensure gentle absorption and prevent localized skin sensitization.

Storage: To preserve its complex, highly volatile botanical compounds and bright, sweet-woody notes, ensure the bottle is kept tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark environment away from direct UV exposure and extreme heat.

Safety: For external cosmetic and atmospheric use only. Do not apply undiluted to the skin and never apply to broken or highly irritated skin.
- General Safety: Generally considered non-toxic and non-irritating when properly diluted.

- Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin when trying a new diluted botanical product. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under the care of a healthcare professional, consult them before use.

Zurma Essential Oils – Highest Quality Pure and Natural

At Zurma we go to great lengths to ensure that we only sell the highest quality pure and natural essential oils. We have searched the world for the best essential oils. Our in-house quality control system ensures that this high standard is maintained for all our essential oils. Every essential oil comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) test to confirm that they are genuine and authentic essential oils containing their correct active constituents.

The only exception to this is with the New Zealand small scale essential oil producers we buy direct from e.g., Lavender, Mānuka, Kānuka, Tea Tree etc. This is because we know and trust these growers who distil their own essential oils.

Finally, all essential oils have to undergo our own in-house smell, appearance and feel test and if they are not up to our high standards, we simply send the product back to the supplier. Based on this quality control process we believe that the 100% Pure and Natural essential oils that Zurma supplies to our customers are of the highest quality and are excellent for use in aromatherapy.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

General Disclaimer
The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.

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To ensure our essential oils are not diluted to adulterated, Zurma Essential Oils undergo rigorous testing, including Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) analysis. This meticulous testing process guarantees the purity, potency, and authenticity of our oils.

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