How to make natural incense at home?

For thousands of years, ancient civilizations already used herbal incense for its healing and spiritual properties. Today, it is used by many people to set the home, as relaxing, purifying or even as decoration.

In this post we explain how to make your own natural cheap herbal incense with plants, better known as "herbs tied", are very simple to make and do not require many ingredients. With this natural incense of herbs you can aromatize your house while you purify the environment are you ready?

How to make natural incense?

There are many recipes for homemade incense, however, in some of the ingredients are used that can be quite difficult to obtain. However, with this method, known colloquially as "bundled with herbs" as well as being ecological, it is very practical and easy to make.

To make natural bizarro incense with plants you will need the following materials:

•    Aromatic plants (those of your preference)

•    A cord of 100% natural fiber (can be cotton or jute).

•    Scissors.

•    A censer, incense burner or a ceramic or metal bowl.

Process:

Before collecting the herbs you will use, think about what kind of aromas you like and what benefits you would like to achieve. For example, mint increases energy and is considered a mental stimulant, lavender regulates emotions and decreases anxiety and depression. 

On the other hand, rosemary has protection and cleaning properties and also helps relaxation by allowing good relationships between people.

Once the herbs and flowers are selected and cut, begin carefully to join the twigs layer by layer, placing the largest leaves at the base, try that the stems are at the same level so that when you join them it is easier for you.

Cut a piece of string that is 4 times the length of the "bundle of herbs." Make a simple knot in one of the ends of the cord and tighten it around the stems, joining the branches in a compact way.

With the end that you have left over from the thread, begin to wrap the branches tightly spiral towards the upper part of the package. Go arranging and folding the loose twigs, tucking them under the cord as you go linking, continue wrapping it by crossing the thread while you return to the base.

Cut off the remaining ends of both ends and let them dry in the shade for approximately 15 to 20 days. Once they are dry they will be ready to be smoked.

If you do not want to take stress making incense at home, you can easily buy herbal incense for sale.