Incense & Palo Santo

Incense

Explore our collection of natural incense including Tibetan incense, masala incense sticks, dhoop incense, Palo Santo, loose resins and aromatic woods.

Our range focuses on traditional incense made from herbs, woods, resins, flowers and spices rather than heavily perfumed synthetic blends. Each style of incense carries its own distinctive scent, smoke character and natural method of production.

Tibetan Incense

Traditional Tibetan incense is made from finely ground herbs, woods and resins blended into dense sticks without a bamboo core. Many recipes include juniper, cedarwood, sandalwood, clove and Himalayan medicinal herbs, producing a deep earthy smoke with rich herbal notes.

Masala Incense Sticks

Masala incense is created by blending aromatic powders, resins, herbs and oils into a paste which is rolled onto bamboo sticks. Sandalwood, patchouli, rose, nag champa and frankincense are commonly used in masala incense blends.

Dhoop Incense

Dhoop incense is a hand-rolled incense traditionally made without a bamboo stick. Formed into thick sticks or cones, dhoop incense contains concentrated blends of resins, woods, herbs and natural oils, creating dense fragrant smoke.

Palo Santo

Palo Santo is an aromatic wood from South America known for its warm woody scent with resinous and citrus notes. It is traditionally cut from naturally fallen branches and aged before use.

Loose Incense & Resins

We also stock loose incense ingredients including frankincense resin, myrrh, sandalwood, copal and herbal blends suitable for charcoal burning and traditional incense preparation.

 

Incense FAQs

  • What is the difference between resin incense and stick incense?

    Stick incense contains blended ingredients formed onto sticks, while resin incense uses raw resins burned on charcoal or resin heaters.

  • What herbs are used in Tibetan incense?

    Juniper, cedarwood, clove, sandalwood and Himalayan medicinal herbs are commonly found in traditional Tibetan incense blends.

  • What is makko powder?

    Makko powder is a natural binding powder traditionally used in incense making.It is commonly made from the bark of certain tree species and helps incense burn evenly.

  • Why do some incenses produce more smoke?

    Incense made with heavier resins or wood content can produce denser smoke, while finer dry blends often burn lighter and cleaner.

  • What woods are commonly used in incense?

    Common woods include sandalwood, cedarwood, agarwood, palo santo, juniper, each with its own distinct aroma.

  • What resins are commonly used in incense?

    Frankincense, myrrh, copal and benzoin are some of the most widely used natural resins in traditional incense blends.