Palo Santo Essential Oil | Bursera Graveolens |

Palo Santo Essential Oil | Bursera Graveolens

A concentrated essential oil featuring Bursera Graveolens for diluted aromatic and fragrance formulation.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Bursera Graveolens
• Product type: Essential oil
• Extraction method: Steam Distilled
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Country of origin: Peru

Specifications

• Product name: Palo Santo Essential Oil | Bursera Graveolens
• Product type: Essential oil
• Botanical name: Bursera Graveolens
• Family: Burseraceae
• Common name: Palo Santo, holy wood, saint wood, sacred tree
• INCI: Bursera Graveolens (Palo Santo) Wood Oil
• Extraction method: Steam Distilled
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Note: Middle note
• Appearance: Light yellow
• Country of origin: Peru

Aromatic Profile

A fresh, woody and herbaceous aromatic profile for formulation and blending.

Profile Details

• Botanical source: Bursera Graveolens
• Aromatic character: Herbal, with a subtle menthol aroma, fresh, woody, powerful
• Perfumery note: Middle note
• Blends with: Black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, douglas fir, frankincense, lemon balm, myrrh, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver
• Formulation role: Botanical ingredient

Composition & Formulation

Technical Details

• INCI: Bursera Graveolens (Palo Santo) Wood Oil
• Extraction method: Steam Distilled
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Appearance: Light yellow

Formulation Notes

• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation
• Introduce gradually during formulation trials
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air

Applications

Fine Fragrance & Aromatic Formulation

• Natural and fine perfumery

Cosmetic & Personal Care

• Balms and salves

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.