The Guava tree is considered sacred to the Tainos as it feeds our ancestors, the buyiri/ bats. The notes of Guava are sweet, and light. Similarly the Palo de Cuava is resin intense making it sweet.
It can be used similarly to Palo Santo or Sage but I find it amplifies our ancestral prayers. It's smell is sweeter and lighter than Palo Santo. And it can also be used to add a distinct flavor to your BBQ!
To use Palo Santo or Palo de Cuava I recommend you open your windows and front door. Then walk from the back of your home to the front. While doing this you can pray, chant, or simply ask for the removal of any negative energy, and welcome in good things like abundance, peace, and love.