Take a deep breath and relax as you let the aroma of burning incense transport you to another world. With an overview of different types of incense and their properties, Diana Rosen shows you how to choose a blend that’s perfect for your needs. As you explore the various ways incense has been used for thousands of years to encourage spiritual engagement and meditation, you’ll be inspired to harness the power of incense to boost your productivity and increase your sense of comfort and peace.
The book explains how to make your own incenses, oils, ointments, inks, tinctures, herb baths, bath salts, brews, ritual soaps and powders.
Carl F. Neal, author of the popular book, Incense, offers this meticulously researched, globespanning guide to the magickal applications of incense.
The choices are endless; the applications wildly diverse. At its core, incense is a tool to evoke peace and tranquility. THE ESSENCE OF INCENSE asks: How can we apply the ritual of incense burning to deepen our own spirituality?
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The author offers concise and many faceted guide to the world of incense burning rituals, as well as descriptions of the 81 incense substances comprising its core.
Special thanks to Ellen Hansen , the Pegasus Express , and Karen Charboneau . Many of their recipes appear here through their courtesy . Recipes by Ellen Hansen are marked by asterisk ( * ) , recipes by Karen Charboneau are marked by ...
The herbs may be crushed as finely as you like or you may leave some of the petals whole in the mixture. Grind the sawdust in the blender until it is ground very fine. Pine shavings are often used as a binder and filler for incense.
Even today, Japanese incense is highly regarded for its subtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that
Explains the origins of incense burning, and looks at incense-burning rituals around the world, with recipes and instructions for utilizing typical incense herbs
There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.