This page is a how to on making the powdered non-
combustable form of incense. In order for this
incense to burn you need a heat proof dish and a piece
of coal. The process of making the incense
is simple. You pick the dried herbs, soft stones, or
essential oils that you wish to
use, and you can use a stone or wood mortar to grind
them (also keep in mind to visualize the purpose and
working of the herb as you crush them), or if you
don't have one of these available, just cut them up as
small as possible (stones can be wrapped in a
papertowel and hit with a hammer). Light the coal
and let it burn until it becomes red and the edges are
gray and ashen. Put a pinch or two of the herbs on the
coal and let it burn, be careful not to put too much
on the coal or it will go out. See..simple..so just
enjoy.. Now the hard part is figuring out which herbs
to use. There are some herbs that are toxic to use.
Below I have listed some of the more common herbs used
as incense and their properties, along with some that
are toxic. I have learned from experience that if you
can't afford it, or just down right don't have it, you
can substitute it with a similiar smelling herb or one
that has the same purpose for your working. If you are
in doubt of the toxicity, you can either subsitute
with tobacco or just leave well enough alone. I cannot
stress that enough, it isn't worth risking your health
or the health of others. If you are using these herbs
for any purpose to cause harm to others, I will not
responsible for the outcome of your stupidity. The
Toxic herb list is there only for the purpose of
knowledge, not for use.

Herbs

This is just a small list of the herbs you can use for
your incense, you can find them in your local
herbstore, your grocery store or even your back yard.
Remember if you are unsure of a certian plant, either
ask someone that would know or leave well enough
alone, I will not be held responsible for another
persons negligence.

African Violet - Spirituality, Protection

Allspice - Money, Luck, Healing

Almond - Money, Prosperity, Wisdom

Basil - Good for Bronchitis and colds, Improves
concentration. Eases headaches. Hamonizing Influence.
Love, Exorcism. Wealth, Protection

Bay - Protection, Help with Pychic Powers, Healing,
Purification, Strength

Bergamot - Stress Relief, fevers, coughs. Provides
spiritual protection and encourages prosperity.

Carnation - Protection, Strength, Healing

Cedarwood - Helps with symptoms of bronchitis, arthritis. Healing, Purification, Money, Protection

Chamomile - Money, Sleep, Love, Purification

Chrysanthemum - Protection

Cinnamon - Counteracts symptoms of flu and other viral
illnesses. Amplifies the effects of ther frangrances.
Spirituality, success, healing power, psychic powers,
lust, protection, love

Citronella - Natural insect repellant. Stimulant.

Citrus - (lemon, orange, etc.) Aids sore throats,
fevers. Energizing. Promotes positive attitude.

Cloves - Aphrodisiac. Improves mental abilites,
eyesight and mood. Protection, exorcism, love, money

Coconut - Purification, Protection, Chastity

Curry - Protection

Cypress - Eases depression of the mourning, often used
at funerals or burned when returning from one

Daisy - Lust, Luck

Dittany of Crete - Manifestations, Astral Projection

Dogwood - Wishes, protection

Eucalyptus - Relieves respiratory congestion, coughs,
headaches. Helps protect against cold and flu germs in
the air

Fennel - use for digestive disorders, menopuase
symptoms, protection, healing, purification, also good
for removing pests from your home such as fleas, ticks
and mosquitos, they cannot stand the smoke produced by fennel

Frankincense - Stress relief, laryngitis, soothes
nervous conditions, spiritually uplifting

Geranium - Antidepressant, Improves menstrual
problems, sore throats, fertility, health, love, protection

Ginger - Love, money, success, power

Honeysuckle - Money, psychic powers, protection

Hyacinth - Love, protection, happiness

Hydrangea - Hex Breaking

Hyssop - Purification, Protection

Jasmine - Aids sleep, meditation. Reduces anxiety,
depression, and lethargy, prophetic dreams

Lavender - Good for relieving headaches, fainting,
asthma, relaxing, calming, and soothing. Stimulates
dreaming, love, protection, sleep, chasity, longevity,
purification, happiness

Maple - love, longevity, money

Marigold - Protection, prophetic dreams, legal
matters, psychic powers

Majoram - Protection, love, happiness, health, money

Mint - Money, love, lust, healing, exorcism, travel, protection

Musk - A masculine scent, attractive to women.
Strengthens courage

Myrrh - Counterracts bronchitis. Emotionally grounding.

Orange - Love, Divination, Lucky, Money

Patchouli - Promotes sensuality and a cheerful,
peaceful attitude

Peppermint - Purification, sleep, love, healing,
psychic powers

Pine - Reduces symptoms of colds, sore throats, chest infections

Rose - Excellent for improving depression and symptoms
of menopuase Promotes warm, loving feelings, peacefulness

Rosemary - Stimulating, vitalizing, Balancing effect
for pain, headaches. Protectiong, Love, Lust, mental
powers, exorcism, purification, healking, sleep

Rue - Healing, health, mental powers, exorcism, love

Sage - Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, protection, wishes

Sandalwood - Sedative effects, antidepressants.
Spiritually protective. Use to cleanse ceremonial
space and enhance prayer and meditation.

Spearmint - Healing, love, mental powers

Star Anise - Psychic Powers, luck

Thyme - health, healing, sleep, psychic powers, love,
purification, courage

Vanilla - Precuperative, physically energizing and
emotionally calming, mental powers

Violet - Increases emotional sensitivity

Wintergreen - Protection, healing, hex breaking

Witch Hazel - Protection, Chastity

Ylang Ylang - Sexually stimulating, Anti - depressant,
good for high blood pressure, relaxing

Toxic Herbs (DO NOT USE)

Belladonna
Hemlock
Hemp
Hellebore
Henbane
Marijuana
Mistletoe
Nightshade (Any in it's family)
Oleander
Sulphur
Woodruff
Wormwood
Yew


Helpful Substitutes
(On the occasion you don't have it or it is toxic)

Belladonna - Tobacco
Camphor Oil - Lavender Oil
Carnation - a few rose petals with a few drops of Clove oil
Hemp - Nutmeg, Star Anise, or Bay
Mistletoe - Sage
Nightshade - Tobacco
Sulphur - Tobacco
Woodruff - Vanilla
Wormwood - Mugwort
Yew - Tobacco

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