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🌿 UK Safety Certified | 100% Natural | Handmade with Care
Jar of Frankincense 30g
✔️ Swift-Lite Charcoal Discs
✔️ A heatproof burner (ceramic, metal, or stone)
✔️ Tongs (for safe handling)
✔️ Loose incense, resins, or herbs
✔️ Lighter or matches
1️⃣ Prepare Your Burner 🏺
2️⃣ Light the Charcoal Disc ⚡
3️⃣ Let It Heat Up ⏳
4️⃣ Add Your Loose Incense or Resin 🌿💨
5️⃣ Enjoy the Aroma ✨
6️⃣ Safely Dispose of the Charcoal 🗑️
Once more valuable than gold, this natural tree resin has been prized throughout history for its delicate and heady aroma.
1. What makes Herbs on the Hill loose incense special?
Our handmade loose incense is blended in the traditional style, using the purest natural resins, wildcrafted herbs, and therapeutic-grade essential oils. Each blend is carefully crafted using time-honored recipes that have been used for centuries in meditation, cleansing, relaxation, and spiritual practice.
2. Is your loose incense 100% natural?
Yes! We use only pure plant-based ingredients—no synthetic fragrances, fillers, or chemical additives. Every blend contains carefully sourced resins, herbs, and essential oils for an authentic, high-quality experience.
3. How is loose incense different from incense sticks or cones?
Loose incense is in its raw form—natural resins, herbs, and oils—and needs to be burned on a charcoal disc or heated in an incense burner. Unlike sticks or cones, it offers a more potent, customizable aromatic experience.
4. How do I burn loose incense?
Choose a heatproof burner – Use a ceramic, metal, or stone dish, ideally filled with sand.
Light a charcoal disc – Hold it with tongs and light one edge. Let it turn grey (about 1-2 minutes).
Add incense – Sprinkle a small amount onto the hot charcoal.
Enjoy the aroma – The fragrant smoke will fill your space. Add more incense as needed, but don’t overload the charcoal.
5. Can I use an electric incense burner instead of charcoal?
Yes! Electric burners allow the incense to slowly release its scent without smoke, making them a great alternative if you prefer a cleaner burn.
6. How should I store my loose incense?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. This helps preserve the essential oils and resins for a long-lasting aroma.
7. Does loose incense expire?
Natural resins don’t "expire," but the fragrance of essential oils may fade over time. If stored properly, your incense will stay potent and fresh for 1-2 years.
8. Is loose incense safe to burn indoors?
Yes, but always:
✅ Use in a well-ventilated area.
✅ Keep away from flammable materials (curtains, paper, etc.).
✅ Never leave burning incense unattended.
✅ Use a heatproof burner to protect surfaces.
9. Does incense smoke have any health effects?
Our incense is 100% natural, but like all smoke, it’s best to burn in a well-ventilated space if you have respiratory sensitivities.
10. Can I mix different incense blends together?
Absolutely! You can blend different resins, herbs, and oils to create a custom aroma that suits your mood or intention.
11. What are the spiritual benefits of loose incense?
Different ingredients are traditionally used for:
🌿 Frankincense & Myrrh – Purification, meditation, and grounding.
💫 Lavender & Sage – Calming, relaxation, and energy cleansing.
🔥 Dragon’s Blood – Protection, empowerment, and focus.
🌹 Sandalwood & Rose – Love, self-care, and emotional balance.
12. Can I use loose incense for cleansing my space?
Yes! Many of our blends include resins and herbs known for their cleansing and purifying properties, used for centuries in rituals, energy work, and sacred spaces.
13. My charcoal won’t stay lit—what can I do?
Make sure the charcoal is fully ignited before adding incense.
Use fresh charcoal—old or damp discs won’t burn properly.
Store charcoal in a dry place to prevent moisture absorption.
14. My incense is smoking too much—how do I fix it?
Use less resin per burn—a small amount goes a long way!
Allow charcoal to settle before adding incense (if it’s too hot, it may burn too quickly).
15. My resin melts but doesn’t produce much smoke. Why?
Some resins melt before releasing smoke. Try adding wood chips or herbs to improve diffusion.
16. How is Herbs on the Hill loose incense packaged?
Our incense comes in eco-friendly, resealable pouches to preserve freshness while being kind to the planet.
17. Do you offer international shipping?
Yes! We ship worldwide. Shipping rates and times vary based on location. See our Shipping Policy for details.
18. What if I have a question about my order?
We're happy to help! Reach out to our customer support team via email or through our contact page.
Since the dawn of civilization, incense has been more than just fragrance—it is a bridge between the physical and the sacred, the earthly and the divine. Across centuries and cultures, the rising tendrils of aromatic smoke have carried prayers to the heavens, cleansed spaces of heavy energy, and guided meditation and reflection.
Long before synthetic perfumes and artificial scents, our ancestors turned to nature’s own alchemy—resins, herbs, and woods—harvesting the aromatic treasures of the earth to create sacred, healing smoke. From the temples of Egypt to the monasteries of Tibet, from the rainforests of the Amazon to the ancient trade routes of Arabia, natural incense has been woven into the rhythm of life.
✨ A Gift from the Trees
Some of the most revered incenses begin as resins—tears of gold weeping from trees in the form of frankincense, myrrh, copal, and benzoin. These sacred droplets, hardened by time, release their deep, resinous aroma when placed on glowing embers, filling the air with warmth and mystery.
🌿 The Power of Herbs and Woods
The forests offer their own magic: cedarwood for grounding, sandalwood for clarity, lavender for peace, and sage for purification. Carefully dried and blended, these botanicals transform into smoke that carries their essence—a whisper of the wilderness, a breath of ancient wisdom.
🔥 A Tradition That Lives On
In today’s world, where life is fast and overstimulated, natural incense remains a simple yet profound ritual. It invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect—to nature, to history, and to ourselves. Whether used in meditation, relaxation, or sacred ceremonies, the art of burning natural incense is a practice that awakens the senses and quiets the soul.
In every ember, there is a story. In every curl of smoke, a moment of stillness. 🌿✨
Once more valuable than gold, this natural tree resin has been prized throughout history for its delicate and heady aroma.
