Incense
In this section of our blog, you can learn about incense.
How Long Do Palo Santo Smudge Sticks Last?
Palo Santo, depending on the size of the stick, the quality of the wood, and [...]
Mar
Alternatives to Palo Santo
Palo santo is appreciated throughout the world for it’s crisp, woody, citrus-musk fragrance. However, some [...]
Mar
Tracing the Meaning of Onycha
Onycha is an mystical incense ingredient mentioned in the Christian Bible. However, there is some [...]
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Jan
An Incense Stick of Time
The phrase ‘an incense stick of time’ grew to popularity due to it’s popular use [...]
Jan
The History of Agarwood in Japan
Agarwood is a fragrant, resin-dense wood which is formed when Aquilaria trees become infected with [...]
Aug
Can You Bring Incense on a Plane?
A question I am sometimes asked is whether or not you can bring incense on [...]
Jun
The Benefits of Burning White Sage
White sage (Salvia apiana) has a long history within many North and South American cultures [...]
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Jul
The History of Cedarwood Incense
Most of you are probably familiar with the cedar tree. The tall, imperial-looking specimen with [...]
Jul
Etymology of the Word Agarwood
Agarwood, the term for Aquilaria trees which have become infected with the Phialophora parasitica mold, [...]
Jul
The Meaning and Origins of Nag Champa Incense
The Meaning of Nag Champa Nag Champa is a traditional fragrance from India and Nepal [...]
Jul