Palo Santo

Similar to Sage and Cedar, Palo Santo is most widely used for spiritual purification and energy (house) cleansings.  Once the wood sticks are burned, the smoke is believed to clear negative energy and restore tranquility and calm emotions.
Burning Palo Santo wood creates an uplifting, pleasant, fresh smoke that works miracles in keeping away mosquitoes and other insects.  It is said that the smell enhances creativity.
Allow the stick to burn for about 30 seconds, then blow it out. A stream of smoke will rise from the embers and spread into the air. You can hold it in your hand or place the stick on an incense holder.
This can be performed at home, starting at the front door, and moving around the house from there. With a specific intention in mind (often to clear your home from negative energy), focus on every room’s corners where energy tends to be stagnant. You can gently blow on the embers if you want to revive it. When the embers go out, you can simply repeat the ignition process. When finished with your house cleansing, place the stick in a fireproof bowl.