Mind and Soul Flute Incense
Contains 15g
Use this incense to soothe yourself in the fresh and green floral scent advocated by traditional Indian medicines from the yore. The fragrance has been an integral part of holistic therapy and aromatherapy.
This Mind & Soul incense by Flute is a premium Masala Agarbathi (incense). Masala Agarbathi or Agarbatti are traditionally hand-rolled incense made from a mixture of wood powder, oils, herbs, and other botanical products. The word Agarbatti is derived from agarwood which is commonly used in incense production. The oldest source of incense is the Vedas, specifically, the Atharva-Veda and the Rigveda.
“The scent of flowers, fragrances, anointing oils, resins, and incense helps to bring about transcendent experiences by way of the olfactory nerve. Scented smoke has been part of spiritual ceremonies for centuries. Certain incense or resins activate a sense of heightened awareness. They are burned to enliven a part of our consciousness for the purposes of divination and seeking higher wisdom and knowledge. ”
Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing by Margaret Ann Lembo
“Because of its ethereal qualities and its tendency to rise toward the heavens, smoke has been used in spiritual practices for millennia. From China, India, and Southeast Asia to Europe and the Western world, many rituals include the element of smoking herbs or incense as part of the ceremony. Native Americans and other indigenous cultures around the world have been using smudging in ceremonies and clearings for many moons. —— Although some ceremonies are steeped in tradition and can be quite elaborate, a grand ceremony isn’t necessary to reap the benefits of this practice. Dried herbs or a smudge stick, matches, and a dish (such as an abalone shell) to catch or hold the burning embers are all you will need. The use of a feather to fan the smoke in the direction you want to go is also useful.
Making a lot of smoke is unnecessary to get the job done. Burning herbs in a small space with a smoke detector will likely set off the alarm, so practice using just enough of the materials to make smoke without creating a smoldering heap that is going to set off alarms and douse the space with sprinklers. Also, do not start a fire with embers or flying sparks. Be sure to safeguard yourself and your space by taking the proper precautions. If you are worried about this, see the section below, where I discuss a smokeless alternative to burning herbs.
When the herbs are burned, the smoke emitted is directed to all parts of the room or space being cleared. This is performed to release negative thoughts, words, actions, or other energy created by yourself or others that has accumulated there. In addition to clearing a physical space, smudging can be used for clearing the energy or aura of a person. You can even use it to clear away any negative energy that has accumulated on specific possessions.”
~excerpt from All About Smudging by Margaret Ann Lembo
