aromatic botanical incense

while vetiver root is known for its earthy, fragrant aromas + is often used in Ayurvedic medicine, lavender flower is known widely for its soothing floral scent /// due to their unique fragrances, both are utilized for aromatherapy, + similarly used in cosmetics due their antiseptic properties

the combined aroma of kimiya’s HALLOW incense blend offers a beautiful balance of calm and grounding, leaving a subtle sweet + earthy lingering scent /// the sacred union of vetiver root + lavender flower offer the anchoring of vetiver paired with the serenity of lavender, providing a gorgeous aromatic blend that soothes while divinely plenishing your spaces, tends to your mind.body.sol, + nourishes + supports individual + collective ascension

vetiver root : 100% natural, food-grade powdered vetiver or khus (Vetiveria Zizanioides), is a root from the bunchgrass family, + is used in many products for its medicinal benefits, its earthy aromatic properties, + grounding energy

*lavender flower : powdered organic lavender flowers (Lavandula Angustifolia) offer a subtle, sweet aroma that soothe + comfort, offering a seamless union with the grounding of vetiver

tabu no ki : pure, superior-grade tabu no ki powder — with no other added ingredients — derived from the Japanese Tabu No Ki tree (Machilus thunbergii), utilized as a binding agent + natural resin

*blue cornflower : each HALLOW <vetiver+lavender> incense stick is adorned in vibrant, dried organic blue cornflower petals (Centaurea Cyanus) /// the food-grade flowers provide a fragrant sweet aroma, + are often used for various medicinal ailments + for aesthetics (i.e. food decor)

*organic ingredient

SANCTIFY :

1. hold flame under the tip of sanctify <esfand> incense for ~45-60seconds + assure steady, visible glowing ember

2. most sanctify <esfand> incense stay lit ~5-10 minutes, then naturally self-extinguish at point of ember <similar to wood, i.e. palo santo, cedar, etc.>

if properly lit, sanctify burn life is ~45 minutes in total

***most sanctify incense do not stay lit from start-to-end like traditional incense, as the primary element is the esfand seed vs plant matter : thus, igniting + maintaining embers vary

HALLOW :

1. light the tip of hallow <vetiver/lavender> incense for ~10-15 seconds + assure steady, visible glowing ember

2. most hallow incense stay lit ~30-45 minutes, burning from start-to-end, like traditional incense, due to the plant properties of vetiver root + lavender flower

1. to extinguish for re-use, hold incense stick upside down + bury lit ember in kimiya’s blue Persian sea salt or other dry earth <sand/salt/dirt> until ember is visibly inactive, turning stick ~6x

2. with water extinguishing, allow enough dry-time in order to reignite

3. do not press lit incense into any portion of kimiya’s ritual companions to (a). avoid ember burst, (b). to maintain quality + appearance of jesmonite/brass offerings, + (c). to preserve lifespan of incense

4. allow fallen embers to completely self-extinguish on jesmonite vs brass altar before disposing

5. leave window of time before touching or disposing of ashes, as embers may be concealed