Palo Santo with Patchouli
Palo Santo's clean, resinous wood meets the earthy depth of patchouli in this handcrafted incense. The combination brings both clarity and grounding - a fresh, woody opening that settles into a full, sensual undertone. Perfect for moments when you want to center yourself while clearing your space.
Description
Palo Santo with Patchouli Incense - Where Clarity Meets Grounding
Light this incense and you'll first catch the Palo Santo - that recognizable scent of warm wood with hints of citrus and pine. But then the patchouli shows up, and everything shifts. The brightness stays, but now it's got weight to it. This isn't incense that just clears the air and leaves; it creates a space that feels both open and held, lifted and rooted at once.
Sagrada Madre sources their Palo Santo exclusively from naturally fallen branches, collected by local communities in the Andes who've worked with this sacred wood for generations. The patchouli comes from small-scale growers who prioritize soil health and biodiversity. Each stick is hand-rolled with care, without synthetic binders or artificial fragrances. What you smell is pure plant material, slowly releasing its natural oils.
Both plants carry centuries of use. Palo Santo, meaning 'holy wood', has been central to South American cleansing rituals for protection and renewal. Patchouli roots run deep in Asian traditions, valued for its ability to ground scattered energy and open the senses. This incense brings those lineages together in one stick.

What makes this incense special: It's the balance between lightness and depth, between expansion and containment. The Palo Santo lifts and clarifies, while the patchouli anchors and warms. Great for meditation, creative work, or simply shifting the mood after a long day.
What Does It Smell Like?
✧ The Top Notes: Fresh and Clear
When you first light it, the Palo Santo comes through - warm wood with resin and a touch of citrus. Think sun-warmed pine with a hint of lime. It spreads quickly and makes the air feel lighter, more spacious.
✧ The Base: Warm and Earthy
Then the patchouli emerges. Dark, slightly sweet, with that signature earthy fullness. It wraps around the Palo Santo's brightness like a warm layer, creating something richer and more complex. Together they make a scent that doesn't tire you out - present but not overwhelming, grounding without being heavy.
How Do You Use This Incense?
Light the tip, let it catch for a few seconds, then blow out the flame. The smoke carries the scent through your space. Each stick burns for about 50 minutes, though indoors you'll often find that 5-10 minutes is enough to shift the atmosphere. When you're done, press the glowing tip into shell sand to extinguish it - the sand carries water's energy and helps close your ritual.
This blend works well in the morning when you need focus for the day ahead, or in the evening when you want to unwind without getting too sleepy. It's also good during meditation, creative sessions, or anytime you want to change your space's energy. The scent lingers subtly without becoming too heavy.
What Do You Receive?
- 8 handmade incense sticks
- Each stick burns for approximately 50 minutes
- Made with Palo Santo from the Andes (naturally fallen branches) and ethically grown patchouli
- Packaged in recycled material
Product Details
Specific References
Reviews
No customer reviews for the moment.