During the autumn months, I like to slow down a bit and take the time to enjoy what I am doing. When it comes to burning incense, I like to put away the cones and sticks and break out the resins and charcoal. It requires a little more time and...
Myrrh resin is the ultimate scent of the Element of Water. Myrrh was used by the Ancient Egyptians in their embalming process and for ritual fumigations in many different ancient cultures. The resin is obtained by allowing the sap to drip out of the bush, so it is not endangered...
Fragrance has been an important part of many cultures dating as far back as 3,000 BC.  It has likely been an integral part of people’s lives for much longer than that, however, looking at the historical evidence suggests an approximate beginning in ancient Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, China and India.  One of...
Frankincense is one of the oldest and most common ingredients in the history of incense. Â It is often sold in its granular form or powder form. Â If you purchase the granular kind, you can work it easily into a powder using your mortar and pestle. Â Frankincense has always been...
