Herbal incense powder is a natural fragrance + wellness care — a wise solution!

A natural alternative to chemical products, replacing synthetic aromatics, perfumes, or mothballs. Made with 100% plant-based ingredients, non-toxic and healthier.

With unique cultural heritage, the wisdom of blending agarwood, sandalwood, and traditional formulas lets you experience the luxury of fragrances spanning a thousand years.

Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath of herbal powder aroma, light it or use indirect heating incense — different blends bring you different sensations.

It can also be used to make sachets. Carry a sachet with you for natural mosquito repellent (safe for children), or place it in your wardrobe to leave clothes with a fresh herbal scent.

Experience the connection between natural plants, herbs, and your health in an eco-friendly way:

1. Bamboo Dream (竹夢 / たけゆめ)

Formula: Osmanthus, crimson rose, agarwood, bamboo, nardostachys, clove basil, angelica dahurica, artemisia, artemisia anomala

Effects: Clears the heart, calms the mind, relieves heaviness in head and body, improves chest tightness caused by damp stagnation.

2. Cherry Guardian (桜守 / さくらもり)

Formula: Sandalwood, agarwood, frankincense, atractylodes, storax, rhubarb, angelica, menthol, clove basil

Effects: Insect repellent, preservative, refreshing, relieves loss of appetite.

3. Quiet Flame (和漢静火 / わかんせいか)

Formula: Calambac, crimson rose, chrysanthemum, licorice, lotus, plum blossom, benzoin

Effects: Clears heat and detoxifies, calms the liver, benefits eyes, relieves sore throat.

4. Tranquil Green (静緑 / せいりょく)

Formula: Frankincense, borneol, hainan insectwood, bergamot, lavender, vetiver, plum blossom, hibiscus, cypress

Effects: Relieves emotions, reduces anxiety, calms the mind.

5. Lucidity (明解 / めいかい)

Formula: Agarwood, cypress, benzoin, hibiscus, ume extract, menthol, alum stone

Effects: Soothes the liver, relieves depression, refreshes from alcohol, strengthens the spleen, transforms dampness.

1. Avoid inhaling toxic chemicals

Common harmful substances in chemical fragrances:

Benzene derivatives (benzaldehyde, styrene): may cause dizziness, respiratory irritation (WHO Group 3 carcinogen).

Phthalates (plasticizers): disrupt endocrine system, restricted in EU cosmetics.

Formaldehyde releasers (e.g., pyridine compounds): long-term exposure increases leukemia risk (IARC Group 1 carcinogen).

Herbal incense solution:

Replaces synthetic fragrances with pure plant materials. When burned, only natural monoterpenes are released, with no carcinogenic risk.

2. Reduce allergy and respiratory risks

Synthetic fragrance sensitization rate: 12% of people are allergic (AAFA data).

Natural botanicals contain antimicrobial compounds (e.g., 1,8-cineole) that help purify air.

Japanese studies show natural agarwood incense reduces PM2.5 adhesion by 37%.

3. Protect neurological health

Synthetic musks (e.g., nitro musks) can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Animal studies show neurotoxicity.

As a pet owner myself, I tested all products for safety with dogs. Currently, there is no large-scale research on incense smoke and pets, so no final conclusion can be made. However, we apply the same health considerations for humans to pets.

Some herbal ingredients may pose risks to cats and dogs. We strictly avoid such materials.

Cats’ special sensitivity:

Cats lack certain liver enzymes, making them unable to detoxify many compounds (phenols, essential oils, volatile substances).

Ingredients like camphor or mugwort oils may cause toxicity: vomiting, salivation, breathing difficulties, liver damage.

Dogs’ tolerance is slightly higher:

Dogs metabolize better than cats but can still be sensitive.

Certain compounds (camphor, xylitol, etc.) may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or neurological symptoms.

Conclusion: Any ingredients with potential risk to cats/dogs are completely excluded from our formulas.

This is one of the most common questions about incense, especially for beginners.

After reviewing extensive studies, our conclusion: when used moderately and sensibly, high-quality natural incense poses minimal health risks.

Like any organic material, incense releases chemicals when burned. However, no large-scale study has proven that home incense use significantly increases cancer risk.

Precautions:

Ventilate the room regularly.

Don’t sit too close to burning incense.

Benefits to consider:

Ingredients like agarwood have scientifically proven effects: relaxation, emotional balance, insect repellent, pleasant fragrance.

Compared with alternatives (air freshener sprays, candles, chemical repellents), natural incense often has fewer risks.

We ourselves use high-quality natural incense frequently — and it’s what we recommend.

1. Smoke-free, pure aroma

Indirect heating (low-temperature roasting) avoids smoke and burnt odors. Aroma is closer to the raw material, soft and pure — ideal for sensitive people or closed indoor spaces.

2. Rich layers, long-lasting aroma

Slow heating releases top, middle, and base notes in stages. Especially with agarwood and premium botanicals, complexity is enhanced.

3. Extended usage

Powder can be roasted multiple times for hours, unlike fast-burning incense sticks.

4. Versatile, elegant ritual

Different tools allow adjusting heat. Can be combined with tea ceremonies, meditation, yoga, or wellness rituals.

5. Adaptable to modern living

No smoke — safe for apartments, offices, air-conditioned rooms. No stains, no ventilation needed.

6. Deep cultural roots

Indirect heating incense is a traditional art of mindfulness. The process cultivates patience, calmness, and focus.

Core reasons:

Natural therapeutic properties: Ingredients like sandalwood, agarwood, and herbs support relaxation, focus, air purification.

Cultural inclusivity: Rooted in the tradition of “fragrance and medicine from the same source,” adaptable to both classical rituals and modern creativity.

Flexible formats: Powder, pellets, blocks — suitable for burning, indirect heating, sachets, etc.

Innovative applications:

Spatial use: sachets for cars/wardrobes, plaster diffusers, scented candles.

Body care: massage oils infused with herbal powder, bath bombs.

Art & craft: scented clay stamps, wax seals for letters.

Practicality: compact, travel-friendly, usable in homes, studios, or outdoors.

Modes of enjoyment: with smoke (patterns, incense trails) or smoke-free (indirect heating).

Challenges of handmade incense:

Raw material selection: Only resin-rich agarwood parts are used. From 1 ton of wood, only 3–5 kg is usable.

Grinding process: Must be milled to 200 mesh without overheating, preserving aromatic oils.

Precise blending: Natural binder (nanmu bark powder) at ±2% accuracy — too much affects aroma, too little prevents shaping.

Shaping difficulty: Hand-rolling and pressing into 1.3mm sticks. Extremely low yield, limited daily output.

Drying control: 25°C, 60% humidity, air-dried. Risk of cracking/mold, ~15% failure rate.

Why choose handmade agarwood incense?

Human touch: Craftsmanship brings intuitive balance of fire and breath, making aroma “alive.”

Heritage preservation: Keeps alive traditional artisanal methods.

Luxury-level quality: Compared to machine-pressed incense (high-temp, flat aroma), handmade incense retains 70%+ of agarwood’s active compounds.