The word "incense" is latin for "to burn", which is how you release its aromatic compounds.  You will typically see incense sticks or cones of incense, either of which can be burned for the purposes of meditation, respect, or air purification. . Incense has long been used for spiritual attunement by many cultures and religions, such as Japanese Shinto, Tibetan Buddhism, and Chinese religions. Western incense is typically a hybrid of Eastern varieties. Our incense sticks are created with ayurvedic essential oil mixtures, but also make a great non-synthetic air freshener (a great alternative to fragrance oils). 

Unfortunately, incense has had a bad wrap in North America. We typically see its use to cover up undesirable smells with classy scents like "sex on the beach". As synthetic fragrances became more prevalent (and cheaper to use), poor quality incense became the norm. If you have headaches when burning incense, it's either due to allergies to these damaging fragrances, or a real medical condition. If this is the case, consult your doctor before using incense. We stand behind the quality of our incense, so let us know if you are not completely satisfied. 

Contrary to popular belief, not all incense is created equal, or with natural ingredients. There are a number of plastics, resins, and synthetic fragrances that are found in typical stores.

A natural incense should have deep, woodsy, soft lingering scent. Synthetic incense, on the other hand, is typically more vibrant and crisp, but leads to headaches. Only certain types of essential oils work for burning, so be wary of incense manufacturers that have an immense library of scent profiles. Most importantly, ensure your incense has an ingredients list (beware of "parfum" and "fragrance", which is typically petroleum-derived synthetic fragrances).

Sea Witch Botanicals offers a selection of ayurvedic incense made in the spirits of nature. While each scent profile is open to interpretation, we have provided a list of chakras to which we feel they are attuned.

We currently offer twenty unique incense scents. Choose from our original 5 Sea Witch Classic blends, 8 Wheel of the Year seasonal blends, and 7 specialty scents.