Palo Santo (Holy Wood), Bursera graveolens, (#2375 - 5ml) is from the same family as Frankincense. The oil has an aroma which is buttery, oil, but with a fascinating minty top note. The bark from the Palo Santo tree is traditionally burned in South America for the purpose of clearing negative energies from living spaces. The oil can be used in prayer, energy work, etc. Palo Santo (Holy Wood) is a pure therapeutic quality aromatherapy essential oil, steam distilled using wild-crafted plants and traditional methods, from Ecuador, obtained from the wood of the tree..