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 [...]

Alternatives to Palo Santo

Palo santo is appreciated throughout the world for it’s crisp, woody, citrus-musk fragrance. However, some [...]

Tracing the Meaning of Onycha

Onycha is an mystical incense ingredient mentioned in the Christian Bible. However, there is some [...]

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An Incense Stick of Time

The phrase ‘an incense stick of time’ grew to popularity due to it’s popular use [...]

The History of Agarwood in Japan

Agarwood is a fragrant, resin-dense wood which is formed when Aquilaria trees become infected with [...]

Can You Bring Incense on a Plane?

A question I am sometimes asked is whether or not you can bring incense on [...]

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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The History of Cedarwood Incense

Most of you are probably familiar with the cedar tree. The tall, imperial-looking specimen with [...]

Etymology of the Word Agarwood

Agarwood, the term for Aquilaria trees which have become infected with the Phialophora parasitica mold, [...]

The Meaning and Origins of Nag Champa Incense

The Meaning of Nag Champa Nag Champa is a traditional fragrance from India and Nepal [...]