Patchouli Masala Incense

Patchouli Masala Incense Sticks

Patchouli Masala Incense Sticks are great to use before or during a Yoga class, or in your home or office. Masala Incense is a traditional Indian incense made using natural gum, resins, herbs, spices, honey, essential oils and fragrance. Tulasi Masala Incense is made with incense making skills passed down through three generations of fine incense makers.

Place incense away from flammable materials. Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Incense comes in different shapes and sizes. The shapes change depends on the cultural origin.  The change in manufacturing technology also has a great impact on the shape of incense. Incense is made from natural plant materials and essential oils, and these materials release fragrant smoke when you burn it. Patchouli Masala Incense Sticks are made from a bamboo core that is coated with incense material.

SHAPES:

Core stick: Is made from a bamboo core which is coated with incense material.

Cone: The cone shape was invented in the 1800s in Japan. It does not have core support and it burns relatively fast.

Dhoop: This is a solid stick of incense and can be broken into the desired size for burning.

“Resin balls were found in many prehistoric Egyptian tombs in El Mahasna, giving evidence for the prominence of incense and related compounds in Egyptian antiquity. One of the oldest extant incense burners originates from the 5th dynasty. The Temple of Deir-el-Bahari in Egypt contains a series of carvings that depict an expedition for incense.”