How to Make Your Own Incense With Herbs

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Incense is a fragrant mixture of herbs and other natural materials that is burned to release a pleasant aroma. Incense making is an ancient art that has been practiced for thousands of years, and it’s relatively easy to make your own incense at home using herbs and other natural ingredients.

If you’re a witchy type, then you know that the more you work with your ingredients, the more of your energy you can infuse into the working. Store-bought incense is fine, but forming a relationship with your herbs as you work with them adds a little oomph to the magick. If you have ADHD or any other issues around focus, crafting with your hands will give you a focal point for your intentions, hopefully minimizing distractions. My favorite herbs to use for incense are basil, catnip, hyssop, lavender, rosemary, and thyme.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make incense from herbs:

1. Gather your ingredients: You will need a variety of herbs and other natural materials such as flowers, resins, woods, and essential oils. Some popular herbs for incense include lavender, sage, thyme, rosemary, and cedar.
2. Grind the herbs: Using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder, grind the herbs into a fine powder. This will help the herbs to burn more easily and release their fragrance.