Author: Incense from India

Semi-sweet earthy aroma suitable for daily use; very calming.

OAKMOSS is most used in Eastern Europe and North America as a fixative ranging from high class perfumes to soap. Known as 'lungs of oak' by many Native Americans, it is used to treat respiratory complaints and treating wounds.

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.