Author: Incense from India

The Potent aromatics of Virginia Ceadarwood!

CEDAR is an aromatic wood whose use dates back to ancient times where it was used to build the fabulous temples and palaces in the Middle East, such as Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. In the Bible, cedar is symbolic of power and longevity. Cedar falls under the rulership of Jupiter, and is therefore associated with prosperity and wealth, Its woody fragrance is used to purify, and heal.

CHARCOAL is integral in the manufacturing of an unscented blank (non-perfumed stick) which is then dipped into a mixture of perfumes and/or oils.

These blanks usually contain "spent" sandalwood powder, a binding sticky resin that hold the sticks coating together, wood charcoal and sometimes other substances.

Most charcoal incenses are black or near black in color, and are distinctive because they are rich in aromatic perfumes.

Indian charcoal sticks contrast from the "punks" in that they are dipped in superior perfumes, and burn smoothly without producing irritating smokey by-products.