Palo Santo

Open the window when burning palo santo

Ecuadorian Palo Santo

Palo Santo. Spanish for "holy wood," Palo Santo is wood from the Bursera graveolens tree.

To burn palo santo wood sticks:

1. Light a palo santo stick with a candle, lighter, or match.
2. Hold the stick downward at a 45-degree angle.
3. Let the stick burn for 30 seconds.
4. Blow out the flame. Place the stick in a heatproof dish to let it burn.