How to Use Loose Incense

                           Introduction to Loose Herbal Incense

The loose herb incense that we make at Earth's Elements Apothecary is typically blended with various forms of dried bark, resin, and loose leaf herbs. Since the incense blend is pure, they do not have any additives in them to help them burn continuously. This is why our incense kits, come with a pack of charcoal disks to make sure that you get the purest burn possible. The herbs used in these blends are from a trusted business that uses all organic or wildcrafted herbs. 

 History of Incense

The practice of burning medicinal or sacred plants has been utilized worldwide for centuries. In America, the practice was used by many Native American Tribes who used the sacred smoke to purify, bless and spiritually cleanse themselves and their surroundings. Many believe that herbs’ power and healing properties can rid a person or place of unwanted thoughts, sadness, anxieties, spirits, impurities, poor health, and unwanted energy or emotions. Cleansing with certain herbs leaves behind good spirits and peace and harmony for both individuals and the environment.

 Burning the incense usually takes place in a shell or clay bowl while intentions of gratitude are being said aloud. The smoke is traditionally fanned using a feather or the hand to direct the smoke over or person or throughout a living space.

Four elements are involved in smudging, a central theme in many Native American rites.

• The container, traditionally a shell, represents water.
• Sacred plants, such as cedar, sage, sweetgrass, and Lavender, represent gifts from mother earth.
• The flame used to ignite the sacred plants represents fire.
• The feather or hand to wave the smoke represents air.

  Benefits Of Using Incense

Our sense of smell plays a vital role in our daily human experiences. Scents can trigger specific responses that can activate a variety of emotions, thoughts, and states of being. These can include relaxation, concentration, creativity, motivation, peace, sense of self, deep spirituality, and much more.

Physical benefits

Many herbs have antibacterial and anti-viral properties that, when burned, can purify the air leaving it clean and fresh. You can help keep your house clean and disinfected through burning incense. They are also great at covering up unwanted household smells from pets, cooking, damp clothes, etc.

 Mood boosting