Palo Santo Wood Essential Oil, Ecuador

Palo Santo 100% Pure Essential Oil, Ecuador

Botanical Name:   Bursera graveolens
Origin:                  Ecuador
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Parts used:           Wood
Color:                  Clear with faint yellow tint
Perfumery Note:  Middle         
Consistency:        Thin
Aromatic Description: Sweet Spicy Incense like aroma
Blends well with:     Bergamot, Cedarwood Atlas, Cedarwood Virginia, Frankincense, Immortelle, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Initial Strength:   Medium
Class:   Multiple, Monoterpene/Ketone/Ether
Uses:
          DIY products such as Soaps, Sprays, Candles, Perfumes, Pot pourri & etc…
          A small percent may be blended in massage formulas
          Blended with carrier oil and added to a bath
          May be inhaled from paper towel or cotton
          May be used in aroma warmers with water
          May be diffused as an air freshener
          Edible: No

        Palo Santo wood oil is somewhat similar to Frankincense in aroma and use. It has an appealing sweet incense like aroma with a hint of minty spice which should make an excellent addition to perfume & meditation like blends.
        Palo Santo is referred to as holy wood in Ecuador and Peru where it is grown. It is thought to be grounding, calming, and ease anxiety, depression and emotional upset. Muscle aches and pain, cold, respiratory and  infections. It is a powerful oil which should be diluted well before applying to the skin. 
Warmed in the air, Palo Santo has a pleasant aroma and a mild insect repellent effect that may be preferred over many natural and artificial repellents.
Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.
*This Palo Santo oil is Wild Crafted and collected only from fallen trees. No living trees are cut down to collect this oil.

Caution: Old or oxidized oils should be avoided. Skin sensitization is possible in higher concentrations above 3%. Palo Santo is not recommended for internal use. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.