Category Archives: Incense

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

Introduction to Agarwood Agarwood is a fragrant, resin-dense wood which is formed when Aquilaria trees [...]

Can You Bring Incense on a Plane?

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

Benefits of Burning White Sage

Introduction to White Sage White sage (Salvia apiana) has a long history within many North [...]

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History of Cedarwood Incense

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

Etymology of Agarwood

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

The Origins of Nag Champa Incense

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

Incense and Tea Culture

The culture of incense and tea have been deeply intertwined in many parts of the [...]

How To Do Aarti With Camphor

Aarti is also known as the Ceremony of Lit Camphor. It is a Hindu ceremony [...]