Peruvian Palo Santo Incense

Palo Santo is a revered and sacred wood with a bright and unmistakable scent — traditionally used to clear space and uplift energy.

Harvested in Peru through the 1980s, this Palo Santo is sourced exclusively from an old, stockpile of aged wood. As part of Subtle Bodies commitment to sustainability, they have elected to use only old-harvest wood for our incense. By the nature of its history and quality, a spectacularly good incense is produced—a rare product they are incredibly proud to share. Palo Santo, which means "holy wood" in Spanish, is a sacred tree native to South America, primarily found in countries such as Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It holds significant cultural and spiritual importance among various indigenous communities in the region. With a history dating back centuries, it is long intertwined with rituals, traditional medicine, and spiritual practice. As with any sacred plant or resource, it is essential to approach its use with respect, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to sustainability.

All Subtle Bodies incense sticks are pure wood products with no added perfume or fragrance. Each burns with a distinct, yet delicately scented smoke trail.

SOURCE PERUVIAN AMAZON
VOLUME 25 INCENSE STICKS
BURN TIME 30 MINUTES

"Completely free of perfumes, oils or additives our incense is a genuine expression of pure, fragrant wood.

To create the finest natural incense available, we work closely with specialist artisans worldwide - all who have a lasting connection with the type of wood they choose to focus on. With each incense a different raw material, variations between them are beautifully apparent - not only in the scent but the physical appearance and texture of the wood as well.

Unlike other incense on the market, our Japanese style sticks have only two ingredients; the fragrant wood as their name suggests and a natural binding wood from either Machilus thunbergii, Litsea glutinosa or Phoebe zhennan.

This single origin approach ensures full transparency, with a genuine understanding and appreciation of each incense."

- Subtle Bodies