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1001 Nights

1001 Nights is an incense blend that unites the magic of the Orient in a single fragrance. Inspired by the tales of One Thousand and One Nights – stories of Baghdad, Damascus and the spice markets of Arabia – this blend …

A 12 entries

Acupressure

Acupressure is an ancient healing method from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based on the same principle as acupuncture – but without needles. By applying targeted pressure to specific points along the body's energy …

Aden

Aden is a traditional Arabian incense blend named after the historic port city of Aden in Yemen. For centuries, Aden was one of the most important trading hubs for frankincense, myrrh and other precious aromatic substanc…

Agnihotra

Agnihotra is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony from India, performed at sunrise and sunset in a small copper pyramid. Dried cow dung, clarified butter (ghee) and rice grains are burned while mantras are chanted. The resulti…

Almond Tree Resin

Almond Tree Resin from the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis) is a lesser-known but fine incense resin with a pleasantly sweet, slightly almond-like and resinous fragrance. It belongs to the mild, harmonising incense materials.…

Amber (Fossil Resin)

Amber is a fossil tree resin from the Tertiary period (30–50 million years ago) and is one of the oldest and most precious natural substances of humanity. When heated or burned, genuine amber releases a resinous, slightl…

Amber Incense

Amber (also Ambar) in the context of incense refers to a popular fragrance type that combines warm, resinous and slightly animalic notes. The name derives from "Ambergris" (a substance from the sperm whale), although mod…

Ambrosia

Ambrosia – in Greek mythology the food and fragrance of the gods of Olympus – is also the name of an incense blend intended to embody divine lightness and purity. The name derives from the Greek "ambrotos" (immortal) and…

Anantamul / Sariva

Anantamul (also known as Sariva or Hemidesmus indicus) is a climbing plant from the Indian subcontinent with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine. The dried root releases a sweet, slightly vanilla-like and mild fragrance…

Ancestor Incense

Ancestor Incense is an incense blend specially composed for ancestral work and the veneration of forebears. It contains traditional herbs, resins and woods that are associated in various cultures with the connection to t…

Angelica Root

Angelica Root (botanically Angelica archangelica) takes its name from the legend that the Archangel Michael revealed the plant as a protection against the plague. The powerful root contains rich essential oils and emits …

Anise

Anise (botanically Pimpinella anisum) is one of the oldest spice and medicinal plants in the world. As an incense it releases a sweet, warm-spicy fragrance reminiscent of liquorice, instantly creating a cosy atmosphere.T…

Asafoetida

Asafoetida (also known as "Devil's Dung" or Ferula assa-foetida) is a dried gum resin from the milky sap of a plant native to Iran and Afghanistan. In its fresh state it has a very intense, sulphurous-garlicky pungent sm…

B 11 entries

Bay Leaves

Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis) are one of the best-known incense substances of antiquity. The evergreen Mediterranean shrub was sacred to Apollo, the god of the sun, prophecy and the arts. As an incense, the dried leaves re…

Benzoin Siam

Benzoin Siam (from Styrax tonkinensis, native to Thailand, Laos and Vietnam) is a fragrant tree resin with a warm-sweet, vanilla-like balsamic fragrance. The light brown to whitish granules and lumps release a pleasant, …

Benzoin Sumatra

Benzoin Sumatra (from Styrax benzoin, native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra) is a related but characteristically different benzoin resin from Siam benzoin. Its fragrance is deeper, spicier and slightly smoky, with b…

Birch Bark

Birch Bark from the Common Birch (Betula pendula) is a traditional incense of Northern Europe. It contains birch tar and various aromatic compounds that produce a characteristically smoky-sweet, slightly tarry fragrance …

Black Copal

Black Copal (Copal Negro) is the darkest and most powerful variety of Mexican copal. The dark brown to black resin is obtained primarily from Bursera penicillata and similar species. Its fragrance is deep, grounding, res…

Black Pepper

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is the world's most widely traded spice and was historically so valuable that it was called "black gold". As an incense, the black peppercorns release a sharply spicy, slightly smoky fragrance…

Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi Tree (Sacred Fig, Ficus religiosa) is the holiest tree in the world according to Buddhism – it was beneath its shade that Siddhartha Gautama is said to have attained enlightenment. Leaves, bark or wood from the…

Boswellia Serrata

Boswellia Serrata – Indian Frankincense – is obtained from the tree Boswellia serrata, native to the dry mountain regions of India and Pakistan. The resin has a warm, balsamic and mild fragrance with light honey notes an…

Breuzinho

Breuzinho (also Breuzim) is a resinous incense from the Brazilian Amazon, obtained from trees of the genus Protium. The resin has a fresh-resinous, slightly citrusy and earthy fragrance that is very distinctive and unmis…

Brown Hojari

Brown Hojari is one of the quality grades of the highly prized Hojari frankincense from the Dhofar region of Oman, obtained from the tree Boswellia sacra. The brown to golden-brown resin granules have a powerful, warm-re…

Burgundy Resin

Burgundy Resin (also Burgundy Pitch or Spruce Pitch) is a light, refined resin obtained primarily from the Common Spruce (Picea abies). It has a fresh-resinous, woody fragrance with slightly citrusy and camphor-like note…

C 18 entries

Caduceus

The Caduceus (also Hermes Staff, Greek Kerykeion) is the winged symbol of the god Hermes (Roman: Mercury) – messenger of the gods, guardian of travellers, god of merchants, thieves and communication. It consists of a gol…

Calamus Root

Calamus Root (Acorus calamus, also Sweet Flag) is a water plant of the riverbanks and wetlands of Europe and Asia. The dried root contains essential oils and bitter compounds and releases an intense, sweetly spicy, sligh…

Camphor

Camphor (from the camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora) is a crystalline substance with a distinctive, intensely cooling-fresh and medicinal fragrance. As an incense it is valued in many Asian cultures and religions.In Hindu…

Caraway

Caraway (Carum carvi) is one of the oldest cultivated plants in Europe. When burned as incense, its aromatic seeds release a warm, spicy and slightly anise-like fragrance that feels distinctly Central European and often …

Cardamom

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is the "spice of the gods" and one of the most expensive spices in the world after saffron and vanilla. As an incense, the seed pods or seeds release a warm-spicy, slightly sweet and exoti…

Cassia Cinnamon

Cassia Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia, also cinnamon cassia) is the most common type of cinnamon bark available in supermarkets. Originating from China, it has a more intense, sharper, and warmer fragrance than true Ceylon …

Catnip

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is known for its intoxicating effect on cats, but also has a long history in human healing and incense practice. The dried herb releases a delicate, herbaceous-minty and slightly sweet fragrance w…

Cedarwood

Cedar Wood – from true cedar (Cedrus libani, Cedrus atlantica) or Virginia juniper (Juniperus virginiana, known in North America as "Red Cedar") – is an aromatic, reddish wood with a warm, spicy-sweet, and velvety fragra…

Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon (True Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum) originates from Sri Lanka and is considered the finest and highest-quality cinnamon in the world. Compared to cassia, its fragrance is sweeter, softer, and more complex w…

Cinnamon Flowers

Cinnamon Flowers are the dried, unripe flower calyxes of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum or C. cassia). They have a delicately cinnamony, slightly floral, and sweetish fragrance that is gentler and more feminine than…

Clove

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the dried flower buds of a tropical spice tree from the Moluccas of Indonesia. As an incense they release an intense, warm, sweetly spicy and slightly numbing fragrance that immediately e…

Copal

Copal is the collective term for various incense resins from Central and South America, obtained from trees of the genera Bursera, Protium and Dacryodes. The word comes from Nahuatl (copal-li) and simply means "incense".…

Copal Gold

Copal Gold is a high-quality incense resin from Mexico and Central America, obtained from various Bursera trees. The golden-yellow resin is distinguished by a particularly pure, bright and slightly citrusy fragrance that…

Copal Light

Copal Light (also White Copal) is a particularly pure, bright variety of Mexican copal. The creamy-white to pale yellow resin is obtained primarily from Bursera bipinnata and other Bursera species. Its fragrance is fresh…

Coriander

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is valued worldwide as a spice and medicinal plant. The dried seeds release a warm, spicy and slightly citrusy fragrance when burned, which many find pleasant and harmonising.Coriander seed…

Cornflower Blossoms

Cornflower Blossoms from Centaurea cyanus are among the most popular wildflowers in Europe. The deep blue, dried flowers release a light, delicate and slightly spicy-floral fragrance when burned. They are often used as a…

Cumin

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is one of the oldest and most widely used spices in the world. As an incense, the seeds release a warm, intensely spicy and earthy aroma that instantly evokes Middle Eastern cuisine and traditiona…

Cypress

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is the evergreen tree of the Mediterranean, associated since antiquity with death, mourning, and the passage into the afterlife. As an incense, wood, needles, or cones release a tart, res…

D 4 entries

Damiana Leaves

Damiana Leaves come from the plant Turnera diffusa, a shrub from Mexico and the Caribbean. As an incense, the dried leaves release a pleasant, slightly floral-herbaceous and sweet fragrance that has a relaxing and mood-l…

Dammar Resin

Dammar is a fossil or freshly extracted tree resin from South-East Asia, primarily from trees of the genera Shorea and Hopea (family Dipterocarpaceae). The clear to milky-white resin crystals and lumps burn with a fresh,…

Dittany Root

Dittany Root from Dictamnus albus (Burning Bush or Gas Plant) is one of the most mysterious plants of Europe. In hot, dry summers the herb is said to release a mixture of essential oils that can briefly be ignited – henc…

Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood is the deep red-scarlet resin obtained from various plants – primarily from the Dragon Blood Palm (Daemonorops draco) in South-East Asia, as well as from Dracaena species in Africa and the Canary Islands. …

E 8 entries

Eaglewood / Oud

Eaglewood – also known as Oud, Agarwood or Agar – is considered one of the most precious and sought-after incense materials in the world. It forms inside the Aquilaria tree, native to the tropical rainforests of South-Ea…

Elderberries

Elderberries from the Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) are not only known as a food but also have a long history as an incense. The dried berries release a slightly fruity, somewhat tart-bitter fragrance when burned.In Europ…

Elderflowers

Elderflowers from the Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) are the delicately sweet, cream-white gift of the elder shrub in early summer. As an incense, the dried flowers release a pleasantly mild, sweet and slightly honey-like …

Elecampane Root

Elecampane Root (botanically Inula helenium) is an ancient medicinal plant whose dried root has been valued as an incense for centuries. The strong, slightly earthy and resinous-sweet fragrance is reminiscent of violet a…

Elemi

Elemi (also Manila Copal) is a fresh, soft tree resin from the tree Canarium luzonicum, native to the Philippines. The pale, waxy resin has a distinctive fragrance: fresh, citrusy-lemony, slightly peppery, with fennel or…

Eritrean Frankincense

Frankincense Eritrea comes from the small East African country of Eritrea and is harvested there from Boswellia papyrifera and related species. The resin resembles Ethiopian frankincense but has its own regional characte…

Ethiopian Frankincense

Frankincense Ethiopia is obtained mainly from Boswellia papyrifera, a tree that grows in the mountain regions of northern Ethiopia and Eritrea. The resin is characterized by a fresh, slightly citrusy, green-herbaceous fr…

Eucalyptus Leaves

Eucalyptus Leaves from Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum Eucalyptus) and related species are known worldwide for their intensely fresh, menthol-like and camphor-like fragrance. As an incense, the dried leaves produce a power…

F 4 entries

Feng Shui

Feng Shui (Chinese: 風水, "Wind and Water") is an ancient Chinese teaching for the harmonious design of spaces and living environments. The aim is to optimise the flow of life energy Qi (Chi) in the home and workplace in s…

Flower of Life

The Flower of Life is one of the oldest and most recognised symbols of sacred geometry. It consists of 19 overlapping circles of equal size, forming a perfectly symmetrical floral pattern enclosed by an outer ring. Its s…

Frankincense

Frankincense is the incense resin of various Boswellia species and is considered the best-known and most widely used incense in human history. The clear, fresh-resinous to deep-balsamic fragrance varies by origin – from …

Fumitory

Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) takes its name from the Latin "fumus terrae" (smoke of the earth), as folk tradition held that the plant arose from the vapours of the earth. The delicate herb with its lilac-pink flowers h…

G 10 entries

Galangal

Galangal (botanically Alpinia galanga or Alpinia officinarum) is a plant of the ginger family with an aromatic root, native to South and South-East Asia. As an incense, galangal releases a warm, spicy fragrance with slig…

Galangal Root

Galangal Root (also Galangal, botanically Alpinia galanga or Alpinia officinarum) is a plant of the ginger family whose aromatic root has been known for centuries as a spice, medicinal agent and incense. The fragrance wh…

Ganesha

Ganesha (also Ganesh or Ganapati) is one of the most popular and well-known deities of Hinduism. He is depicted with the head of an elephant and the body of a human, and is the son of Shiva and Parvati. As the "Lord of O…

Gemstone Water

Gemstone Water (also Crystal Water or Gemstone Elixir) is water that is said to be energetically changed through contact with or proximity to gemstones and crystals. The theory behind it: every gemstone possesses a chara…

Germanic Incense Traditions

Germanic Incense Traditions draw on the knowledge of herbs, woods and resins of the Nordic and Germanic peoples and have undergone an intensive revival in recent decades. In contrast to the incense practice of the Orient…

Ginger Root

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) is one of the best-known spices and healing agents in the world. As an incense, the dried root releases a warm, sharply spicy and slightly sweet fragrance that immediately invigorates an…

Ginseng Root

Ginseng Root comes from the plant Panax ginseng and is one of the best-known medicinal plants in the world. As an incense, the dried root releases an earthy, slightly sweet and spicy fragrance reminiscent of damp forest …

Green Hojari

Green Hojari is one of the most sought-after frankincense varieties in the world, obtained from Boswellia sacra in the Dhofar region of Oman. The greenish-silver resin granules are a quality indicator of particularly fre…

Guggul

Guggul (Commiphora mukul) is an incense resin from India and Pakistan, obtained from a thorny type of tree. The resin is related to myrrh and has a similar but distinct fragrance: spicy-bitter, slightly smoky and with an…

Gum Arabic

Gum Arabic is the dried resin of the Egyptian Acacia (Acacia senegal and related species) and comes from the dry savannahs of North Africa and the Middle East. The transparent to light brown granules burn with a mild, sl…

H 4 entries

Hawkweed

Hawkweed (genus Hieracium) is a widespread wild plant that plays a role in European folk magic and herbalism. The name derives from the tradition that hawks are said to strengthen their eyesight with the juice of this pl…

Hawthorn

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna and C. laevigata) is a thorny shrub of European hedgerows and woodland edges, known for its white flowers in May and red berries in autumn. As an incense, the bark, flowers, or wood are used,…

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus Flowers (primarily from Hibiscus sabdariffa, the Roselle hibiscus) are a colourful and aromatic incense with their luminous red colour. The dried flowers release a slightly sweet-sour, fruity-floral fragrance wh…

Hyssop

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an aromatic herb of the Mediterranean region, mentioned several times in the Bible as a purifying agent. As an incense, the dried herb releases a fresh-spicy, slightly camphorated, and pl…

I 4 entries

Incense Burning

Incense burning – the burning of herbs, resins, woods and flowers – is one of the oldest spiritual practices of humanity and is found in almost all cultures of the world. Fire acts as a mediator and transformer: gross ma…

Incense Material

Incense material is a collective term for all materials that produce aromatic clouds of smoke when heated or burned. These include resins, herbs, woods, flowers, roots, bark and many other natural substances.Burning ince…

Incense Sticks

Incense sticks are the most widely used form of incense in the world. They consist of a blend of plant-based binders, essential oils, resins and herbs, applied to a thin bamboo core (masala sticks) or shaped into solid c…

Indian Frankincense

Frankincense India comes from Boswellia serrata, a tree native to the dry mountain regions of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The resin has a characteristically warm, balsamic, and slightly spicy fragrance with honey no…

J 6 entries

Jasmine

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale and related species) is one of the most enchanting incense plants in the world. The white flowers release an intense, sweetly floral and exotically sensual fragrance when burned – one that sh…

Jasmine Flowers

Jasmine Flowers from various Jasminum species are among the most sought-after fragrances in the world. As an incense, the dried flowers release an intense, sweetly floral, exotic fragrance associated with luxury, romance…

Jatamansi / Spikenard

Jatamansi (also Spikenard or Nardostachys jatamansi) is a rare Himalayan plant whose fragrant root has been counted among the most precious incense substances and perfume ingredients since antiquity. The "oil of nard" of…

Juniper Berries

Juniper Berries from the common juniper (Juniperus communis) are a traditional incense from Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and North America. The ripe, blue-black, frosted berries contain essential oils and release …

Juniper Tips

Juniper Tips (young shoots and needle tips of the juniper, Juniperus communis) are the freshest form of juniper incense. The fine needle-tipped twigs contain particularly high levels of essential oils and release a very …

Juniper Wood

Juniper Wood from various Juniperus species is a powerful and versatile incense. The hard, aromatic wood releases a fresh-spicy, slightly resinous fragrance when burned, reminiscent of both juniper berries and the aroma …

K 2 entries

Kuan Yin

Kuan Yin (Chinese: 觀音, Guānyīn – "she who hears the cries of the world") is the Bodhisattva of compassion in East Asian Buddhism and Taoism. In China, Japan (as Kannon), Korea (as Gwaneum) and Vietnam (as Quan Âm), she i…

Kyphi

Kyphi (ancient Egyptian Kapet) is the legendary incense of the ancient Egyptians and is considered the oldest known incense blend in human history. Recipes were chiselled in stone in the temples of Edfu and Philae – a te…

L 6 entries

Labdanum Leaves

Labdanum Leaves from the Rock Rose (Cistus ladanifer, also Gum Cistus) are known from the Mediterranean region. The sticky leaves and twigs are rich in labdanum resin, which exudes a deep, earthy, slightly animalic and b…

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, luck, beauty and spiritual wellbeing. She is the consort of Vishnu and is depicted seated on a lotus, with gold streaming from her hands. Her name derives from the Sanskrit "Lakṣ" …

Lavender Flowers

Lavender Flowers from Lavandula angustifolia are one of the most popular and best-known incense materials of all. The fresh, floral-spicy and slightly camphor-like fragrance has an immediately relaxing, calming and harmo…

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a refreshing medicinal herb with a delicate, fresh-citrusy, and mildly herbaceous fragrance. As an incense, the dried leaves release a bright, invigorating yet calming smoke.The name "…

Lemon Peel

Lemon Peel from Citrus limon is a simple yet effective incense. The dried peels contain essential oils with a high limonene content, which when heated release a fresh, energizing, and sunny citrus fragrance.In folk magic…

Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical grass species from South-East Asia with an intensely citrusy, fresh and slightly herbaceous fragrance. As an incense it creates an invigorating, cleansing atmosphere.In Asia…

M 13 entries

Mace

Mace is the seed covering (aril) of the Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) and one of the most exquisite spices and incense materials of all. The fragrance is warm, spicy, slightly sweet and more complex than that of nutmeg – w…

Maidal Nuts

Maidal Nuts (also incense nuts) are a traditional incense from the Indian and Arabian world. The nuts contain resinous and oily compounds that release a warm, nutty-resinous and slightly smoky fragrance during slow burni…

Mandrake Root

Mandrake Root (Alraune, Mandragora officinarum) is one of the most legendary plants in human history. The human-shaped root was the centre of countless myths, fairy tales and magical practices. As an incense it releases …

Marjoram

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region with a warm, spicy and slightly sweet fragrance. As an incense, the dried herb creates a pleasantly heartwarming and cosy atmosphere.Among th…

Mastic

Mastic (from Pistacia lentiscus, the mastic shrub of the island of Chios in Greece) is one of the best-known and oldest incense resins in the world. The clear, teardrop-shaped resin crystals have a fresh, resinous-piney …

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is an imposing thistle species with white-veined foliage – according to legend, the white markings are drops of the Virgin Mary's milk. The herb contains silymarin and other bitter compoun…

Mistletoe

Mistletoe Herb refers to the dried leaves and stem parts of the White-Berried Mistletoe (Viscum album). Unlike the twigs, the herb contains the concentrated active substances of the plant. As an incense it releases a tar…

Mistletoe Twigs

Mistletoe Twigs from the White-Berried Mistletoe (Viscum album) are a richly traditional symbol and incense from Celtic druidic practice. The evergreen hemi-parasitic plant, which grows seemingly floating in the crown of…

Mugwort

Mugwort from the Common Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is perhaps the most classic and versatile incense herb of Europe. The silver-green shimmering herb contains essential oils with thujone and camphor, and releases a spi…

Mugwort Root

Mugwort Root comes from the Common Mugwort (botanically Artemisia vulgaris), one of the best-known incense plants of Europe. The root contains particularly high concentrations of essential oils and bitter compounds that …

Muira Puama

Muira Puama (botanically Ptychopetalum olacoides) is a tree from the Brazilian Amazon whose bark and wood are known as a powerful tonic. The name "Potenzholz" (potency wood) derives from its traditional use as an aphrodi…

Mullein Flowers

Mullein Flowers come from the impressive Mullein (Verbascum thapsus and related species), which grows with its metre-high yellow flower spikes on waste ground and roadsides. The dried flowers release a gentle, slightly h…

Myrrh

Myrrh (from Commiphora myrrha and related species) is one of the best-known and most prized incense resins in human history. The dark brown to black resin has a deep, tart-bitter, slightly smoky and balsamic fragrance wi…

N 3 entries

Nag Champa

Nag Champa is the world's best-known incense stick and a synonym for Indian incense culture. The distinctive fragrance – floral-sweet, resinously warm, with a slightly earthy depth – is made from a blend of Champaca blos…

Neem Leaves

Neem Leaves from the Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) are known in India as the "village pharmacy". The tree is considered sacred in Hindu tradition and is associated with the goddess Durga. As an incense, the dried leaves…

Nutmeg

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is the seed of the tropical nutmeg tree from the Moluccas. As an incense, the grated or crushed nut releases a warm, spicy, slightly sweet and narcotic fragrance that penetrates deep into the …

O 11 entries

Oak Bark

Oak Bark from the Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) or other oak species is a traditional incense from Celtic and Germanic tradition. The bark contains tannins and aromatic compounds and releases an earthy, slightly bitter…

Olibanum / Frankincense

Olibanum – classic frankincense – is the dried gum resin of various Boswellia tree species from the dry regions of Arabia, East Africa and India. It is arguably the best-known incense resin in the world and has been a ce…

Olibanum Dalzielli

Olibanum Dalzielli is a frankincense from West Africa, obtained from the tree Boswellia dalzielii, native to the savannahs of Nigeria, Ghana and neighbouring countries. The resin is distinguished by a mild, sweet and sli…

Olibanum Eritrea

Olibanum Eritrea is a frankincense from the East African country of Eritrea, obtained primarily from Boswellia papyrifera. The resin is known for its fresh, slightly citrusy and green fragrance with a gentle resinous dep…

Olibanum India

Olibanum India (Indian Frankincense) is obtained from the tree Boswellia serrata, native to the dry mountain regions of India. The resin has a warm, balsamically resinous fragrance with light honey and citrus notes, dist…

Olibanum Somalia

Olibanum Somalia is one of the best-known and most widely traded frankincense varieties in the world. Obtained from the tree Boswellia carterii in the dry regions of Somalia, it is characterised by a powerful, fresh, cit…

Omani Frankincense

Frankincense Oman – harvested from Boswellia sacra in the frankincense forests of the Dhofar region in Oman – is world-famous and was historically the most coveted trade commodity of the ancient world. The resin has an i…

Opoponax

Opoponax (also Sweet Myrrh, botanically Commiphora guidottii) is an incense resin from the Horn of Africa – primarily Somalia. Compared to true myrrh, Opoponax is softer, sweeter and with a warm, balsamically animalic un…

Orange Blossoms

Orange Blossoms from Citrus sinensis (and other citrus species) are among the most romantic incense materials of all. Their fragrance is intensely sweet, floral and exotic – the precious essential oil Neroli is also obta…

Orange Peel

Orange Peel from Citrus sinensis is a simple and widely used incense. The dried peel contains essential oils (primarily limonene) that release a fresh, sweetly citrusy fragrance when heated, immediately lifting the mood.…

Orris Root

Violet Root (actually Orris Root, Iris florentina or Iris germanica) is, despite its name, not a violet root at all, but the dried rhizome of the Florentine iris. After drying, it develops a distinctive, delicate violet …

P 10 entries

Palo Santo

Palo Santo (Spanish: "Holy Wood", botanically Bursera graveolens) is a tropical tree from the dry forests of Ecuador, Peru and other South American countries. What makes it special: the wood only develops its intense fra…

Palo Santo Resin

Palo Santo Resin is obtained from the "Holy Wood" (Bursera graveolens) of South America. The resin is the most concentrated form of Palo Santo and releases a particularly intense, sweetly resinous fragrance with citrus, …

Patchouli

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is an aromatic herb from South-East Asia with a distinctive, deeply earthy, musky and sweet fragrance. The dried leaves or resin are used as incense.Patchouli was a symbol of the hippie move…

Patchouli Leaves

Patchouli Leaves from Pogostemon cablin are a classic incense of South-East Asia with a distinctive, deeply earthy, musky and sweet-sensual fragrance. The dried herb contains high concentrations of patchoulol and other s…

Pendulum & Dowsing

Pendulum and Dowsing are tools and practices for perceiving energies, information and hidden structures beyond normal sensory perception. The pendulum – an object hanging on a thread made of crystal, metal or wood – answ…

Peru Copal

Peru Copal is an incense resin from Peru and other South American countries, obtained from native Bursera and Protium species. The resin has a characteristically soft, balsamic note that distinguishes it from Mexican cop…

Pine Needles

Pine Needles from the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and related pine species are a traditional incense of Northern Europe and North America. When burned they release a fresh, spicy, woody fragrance that immediately evoke…

Pine Resin

Pine Resin from the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and other pine species is one of the most down-to-earth and original incense materials of Northern Europe. The sticky, golden-yellow resin contains terpenes and resin aci…

Poppy Flowers

Poppy Flowers from Papaver rhoeas are the fiery red petals of the field poppy. As an incense, the dried petals release a delicate, slightly herbaceous-sweet fragrance. The common poppy – unlike the opium poppy – contains…

Pushkarmoola

Pushkarmoola (Indian Elecampane, Inula racemosa) is a medicinal plant native to the Himalayas that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for respiratory and heart conditions. The root releases a powe…

R 4 entries

Red Sandalwood

Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) is not related to the fragrant White Sandalwood, but is a different tree from southern India. The deep ruby-red wood has a mild, woody-earthy and slightly sweet fragrance that is l…

Rose Petals

Rose Petals – especially from Rosa damascena (Damask Rose) and Rosa centifolia – are the ultimate symbol of love. As an incense, the dried petals release a delicate, sweetly floral fragrance that opens the heart and touc…

Rosemary

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most versatile incense herbs of Europe. This aromatic Mediterranean herb releases a fresh, spicy, slightly camphor-like and pine-like fragrance when burned, that immediatel…

Royal Oud

Royal Oud is a particularly refined composition centred on the precious Oud (Eaglewood), enriched with further oriental resins, spices and woods into a luxurious incense. The name "Royal" refers to the centuries-long ass…

S 19 entries

Safflower Blossoms

Safflower Blossoms come from the Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a plant that has been known for thousands of years as a dye and medicinal plant. The intensely orange-red flowers release a slightly herbaceous, floral a…

Sage Leaves

Sage Leaves from Salvia officinalis (Common Sage) are one of the most versatile and best-known incense materials of Europe. The aromatic, spicy, slightly camphor-like fragrance has an immediately purifying and clarifying…

Sal Resin

Sal Resin (also Dhoop) is obtained from the Sal Tree (Shorea robusta), one of the holiest trees of India and Nepal. The yellowish to brownish resin has a pleasantly balsamic, slightly smoky and resinous fragrance.The Sal…

Sandalwood

Sandalwood (White Sandalwood, Santalum album) is one of the most noble and prized incense materials in the world. The characteristic fragrance – creamily warm, sweetly woody, deep and long-lasting – is unmistakeable and …

Sandalwood Chips

Sandalwood Chips from the White Sandalwood Tree (Santalum album) are a classic and high-quality incense material. The small wood pieces and chips release the characteristic, creamily warm, sweetly woody sandalwood fragra…

Sandarac

Sandarac is an incense resin from the Sandarac Tree (Tetraclinis articulata), a coniferous tree from the mountain regions of North Africa and Spain. The light, yellowish-white resin granules burn with a fresh-resinous, s…

Shiva

Shiva (Sanskrit: the Auspicious One) is one of the three great gods of Hinduism (Trimurti) alongside Brahma and Vishnu. As Mahadeva (the Great God) he unites seemingly opposite qualities within himself: he is destroyer a…

Shungite

Shungite is a unique carbon-containing mineral from the Karelia region of Russia, mined primarily near the village of Shunga on Lake Onega. It is over two billion years old and contains, in addition to crystalline carbon…

Singing Bowls

Singing Bowls (also known as Tibetan Singing Bowls) are bowl-shaped instruments made of metal (usually an alloy of 7 metals) or quartz/crystal, which produce a long-resonating, overtone-rich sound when rubbed or struck. …

Smudging

Smudging refers to the practice of ritual incense burning with herb bundles, originating from the traditions of North American indigenous peoples. The best-known smudging material is White Sage (Salvia apiana), tradition…

Somali Frankincense

Frankincense Somalia comes from Boswellia carterii, a tree native to the coastal regions of Somalia. It is one of the most important and widely traded frankincense varieties worldwide. The fragrance is powerful, fresh, c…

Spruce Resin

Spruce Resin from the Common Spruce (Picea abies) is one of the most original and down-to-earth incense materials of Central Europe. The golden-yellow to brown, sticky resin smells of fresh coniferous forest – spicy, res…

Sri Yantra

The Sri Yantra – also known as Shri Chakra – is regarded as the most significant and powerful yantra of Hindu Tantrism. It consists of nine interlocking triangles: four pointing upwards (the masculine principle, Shiva) a…

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) traditionally blooms around St. John's Day (24 June) and is one of the most symbolically rich plants of the European annual cycle. As an incense, the dried herb releases a pleasantl…

Star Anise

Star Anise (Illicium verum) is the star-shaped fruit of a tree native to southern China and Vietnam. As an incense, the characteristic fruits release an intense, sweet-spicy fragrance similar to anise, but warmer and ful…

Styrax

Styrax (Storax) is a balsamic incense resin obtained from various plants – primarily from Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweetgum) and from Styrax officinalis. The viscous, dark brown resin has a deep, warm-sweet and o…

Styrax Bark

Styrax Bark is the dried bark of the Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) or related species. The bark contains balsam and essential oils and releases a warm-resinous, slightly sweet and woody fragrance when burned…

Sudanese Frankincense

Frankincense Sudan is harvested from Boswellia papyrifera, which also occurs in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Sudanese resin has a slightly different character from its Ethiopian counterparts – it tends to be somewhat more r…

Swiss Stone Pine

Swiss Stone Pine Wood from the Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra, also known as Arve or Zirbe) is the most precious wood of the Alps and one of the most effective natural incenses of Central Europe. The reddish-brown, finel…

T 9 entries

Tara

Tara (Sanskrit: star, saviour) is one of the most important female Buddhas in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. She is considered the mother of all Buddhas and embodies different qualities in her many forms: Green Tara stands …

The Seven Chakras

The Seven Chakras (Sanskrit: wheel, circle) are the seven main energy centres of the human body in Indian yoga philosophy and Ayurveda. They lie along the spine from the coccyx to the crown of the head and regulate the f…

Thyme

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a classic Mediterranean incense herb with an intense, fresh-spicy and camphor-like fragrance. The aromatic herb contains thymol and carvacrol – compounds with strong purifying properties.The Gr…

Tonka Beans

Tonka Beans (Dipteryx odorata) are the seeds of the Tonka Tree from the rainforests of South America and the Caribbean. Their dried, wrinkled seeds contain coumarin and have an irresistible fragrance: warm, sweet, remini…

Tragacanth Root

Tragacanth Root (from various Astragalus species) is known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as "Huang Qi" – one of the most important strengthening agents. The dried, slightly sweet-tasting roots release a mild, sli…

Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is one of the most universal and significant symbols of humanity – it is found in almost all cultures and spiritual traditions of the world. As a cosmic image it connects heaven and earth, root and crown…

Trishula / Trident

Trishula (Sanskrit: त्रिशूल, "three spears") is the sacred trident of the god Shiva and one of the most powerful symbols of Hinduism. The three prongs represent different triads depending on the tradition: the Trimurti (…

Tulsi / Holy Basil

Tulsi (Holy Basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum) is the most sacred plant of Hinduism. In almost every Hindu household in India, a Tulsi shrub grows in the courtyard and is venerated daily with prayers. As an incense, the dried he…

Twelve Nights

The Twelve Nights (also Rauhnächte, Smoke Nights or the Twelve Days) are the twelve nights between 25 December and 6 January – an ancient European tradition at the threshold between the old and new year. During this time…

V 3 entries

Valerian Root

Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) is one of the best-known medicinal plants of Europe and has been used since antiquity to promote calm and sleep. As an incense, the dried root releases an intense, earthy and slightl…

Vanilla

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is one of the most sought-after and expensive spices in the world. As an incense, the dried pods release a warm, sweetly creamy, irresistibly sensual fragrance that is almost universally love…

Vervain

Vervain (Verbena officinalis) was one of the holiest and most powerful of all plants in antiquity and the Middle Ages. The Romans called it "Herba sacra" (sacred herb) and used it for temple cleansings and diplomatic cer…

W 7 entries

Wheel of the Year

The Wheel of the Year designates the eight main festivals of the Celtic and neo-pagan annual cycle, which consecrate the rhythm of nature – sowing, growth, harvest and rest. They divide the year into four solar festivals…

White Dammar

White Dammar is a fossil or freshly extracted tree resin from South-East Asia, primarily from trees of the genera Shorea and Hopea. The light, glass-clear to milky-white resin crystals burn with a fresh, slightly citrusy…

White Hojari Frankincense

Frankincense Hojari White is the rarest and highest-quality frankincense in the world. "Hojari" is the designation for frankincense from the Dhofar region in southern Oman, harvested from Boswellia sacra. The white or si…

White Pepper

White Pepper comes, like black pepper, from the plant Piper nigrum, but has had its outer husk removed. As an incense, white pepper releases a somewhat milder, less smoky but equally spicy fragrance compared to black pep…

White Sage

White Sage (Salvia apiana) is the sacred incense herb of the indigenous peoples of North America – especially the Chumash and other tribes of southern California. The silvery-white leaves contain essential oils and relea…

Wormwood

Wormwood Herb from Artemisia absinthium is one of the most powerful herbal plants in the European tradition. The silver-green herb contains thujone and other intense bitter compounds and releases a penetrating, bitter, a…

Wormwood Root

Wormwood Root from Artemisia absinthium is considered even more potent than the herb, as the root contains the active substances in more concentrated form. As an incense it releases an intensely bitter, resinous, and med…

Y 3 entries

Yagra

Yagra is a traditional incense used in various spiritual and ritual contexts. It belongs to the lesser-known incenses, but has an important role in certain traditions for purification and spiritual practice.As an incense…

Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil (Old Norse: "Horse of Odin" or "Terrible Pole") is the cosmic World Tree of Norse mythology – a mighty ash tree whose roots and branches connect the nine worlds: from Asgard (the realm of the gods) through Midg…

Yin-Yang

Yin and Yang (Chinese: 陰陽) is the fundamental principle of Chinese philosophy and cosmology – the idea that all phenomena in the universe are shaped by two complementary, mutually conditioning forces. The classic symbol …