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Incense sticks are used to purify the environment, drive away negative energies and leave a pleasant aroma. However, when burned, industrialized incense sticks eliminate agents that are harmful to health, such as gunpowder and lead. Therefore, the best alternative is to choose natural incense, but it can be more expensive and even harder to find. Here is how to make itnatural incense at home:
1. natural rosemary incense
Ingredients
- Scissors
- Rosemary sprigs
- Cotton thread
Directions
- With a pair of scissors, cut off a few sprigs of rosemary;
- Wipe the branches with the help of a cloth to remove the dirt;
- Gather all the branches together and, with the cotton thread, make several knots to tie the ends of the rosemary tightly;
- Make sure the binding is tight to ensure a slow burn;
- Then wrap all the rosemary with the thread, tightening as much as you can to make it tight;
- When you reach the end of the branch, repeat the previous step;
- Make several knots, leaving a loop of thread to be able to hang the incense later;
- Leave the incense to dry for 15 days in a dry place in the shade;
- After this period, you can enjoy the properties of rosemary.
2. natural cinnamon incense
Ingredients
- Powdered cinnamon
- Water
Directions
- In a bowl, put some cinnamon;
- Add water little by little while mixing;
- Do this until you have a very thick, moldable dough;
- Take some dough in your hand, squeeze well to compact and shape into small cones;
- Let the incense sticks dry in the shade for four days and then they are ready!
3. natural lavender incense
Ingredients
- Lavender leaves
- Cotton sewing thread
Directions
- Add the lavender leaves and tie the base with the sewing thread;
- Then, wrap the entire length of the leaves with the same thread. Remember to tighten it well to make it firm;
- After this, tie several knots at the end and let the incense dry in a ventilated place;
- The incense will be ready for use when the leaves become darker and well dried.
4. rosemary and sage incense
Ingredients
- 8 sage leaves
- 3 small rosemary sprigs
- String
Directions
- Add some sage leaves and place the rosemary sprigs in the center;
- Then add more sage leaves so that they wrap around the rosemary;
- Then, wrap the string around this little bundle of herbs;
- Squeeze tightly to make sure everything is securely attached, and at the end, tie several knots;
- Let the incense dry in a warm, shady place until the leaves are very dry and it's ready!
5. natural herbal incense
Ingredients
- Guinea branches
- Rosemary sprigs
- Basil branches
- Rue branches
- Embroidery thread
- Scissors
- Adhesive label
Directions
- Gather all the herbs in one hand, shaping a 10 to 15 cm incense;
- Make a knot at the base with the thread and wrap it around the entire length of the incense;
- Wind the thread until you see that the herbs are well tied;
- Finish with some knots and stick a sticky label on the base to identify the herbs used;
- Dry the incense sticks in a light and well-ventilated place for 15 days, then light them and enjoy their properties.
6. natural incense with coffee powder
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of coffee powder
- 2 tablespoons of water
Directions
- In a bowl, put the coffee powder and the water;
- Mix everything together until it forms a moldable dough. If it is too crumbly, add more water, or if it is liquid, add more coffee powder;
- Then, put a little dough in your hand and squeeze it to compact and shape the incense sticks;
- Shape into small cones, let dry for two weeks, and you're done!
7. natural incense with herbal powder and essential oil
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of rosemary powder.
- 1 tablespoon thyme powder
- ½ tablespoon bay leaf powder
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
- Perlê icing tips nº 07
- Dried rosemary
- Phosphorus
Directions
- In a pot, mix together the rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf;
- Add the drops of essential oil and macerate very well to incorporate the herbs with the oil;
- Pour this mixture into the piping bag, pressing to compact;
- Unfurl the incense over some dried rosemary on a plate. To do this, push the incense through the smaller hole in the burner with the aid of the matchstick;
- Then, very carefully, just light your natural incense!
8. natural prosperity stick incense
Ingredients
- 1 piece of kraft paper
- Beeswax or candle
- Powdered cinnamon
- Cloves
- Bay leaves
- Sewing thread
- Barbecue toothpick
Directions
- Crumple the piece of paper to make it pliable;
- Then gently dab the beeswax or candle on both sides of the paper;
- Sprinkle the cinnamon over the piece of paper;
- Put some cloves on one end, leaving 0.5 cm at the edges. Squeeze well and roll up to form an incense stick;
- Twist the ends of the paper to close, cover the incense with the bay leaves, and tie off with the sewing thread;
- Leave one end uncovered with the leaves and run the line in various directions throughout the incense;
- Spread some more beeswax, stick a barbecue stick in it, let it dry for at least seven days and it's done!
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