Chamomile (Egyptian) Botanical is one of the most loved and most used herbs throughout history. Its name comes from the Greek “kamai melon” meaning “ground apple” due to its apple-like fragrance. Botanical name: Matricaria recutita

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Incense Recipes

1. Peace Incense

Mix together:

• 1 part Lavender
• 1 part Lemon
• 1 part Violet
• 1 part Cardamom
• 2 partsOrris Root (ground)

Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.

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2. Prosperity (Simmering potpouri)

Mix together:

• 3 cups water
• 4 tbsp cardamom seeds
• 2 tbsp whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 nutmeg berries
• 1 tsp ginger

Mix all ingredients together and simmer on the stovetop or in a potpouri burner.

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3. Sun Incense

Mix together:

• 3 parts frankincense
• 1 part cinnamon bark
• 11 part cardamom seed

Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.

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4. Egyptian Kyphi Incense

Mix together:

• 4 parts Frankincense
• 2 parts Benzoin
• 2 parts Gum Mastic
• 2 parts Myrrh
• 1 part Cedar
• 1 part Galangal (or Ginger)
• 1/2 part Calamus (or Vetivert)
• 1/2 part Cardamom
• 1 part Cinnamon
• 1/2 part Juniper berries
• 1/2 part Orris
• 1/2 part Cypress
• a few drops Wine
• a few drops Honey
• 7 raisin

Thoroughly grind all dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Mix in all wet ingredients and store in an air-tight container for at least two weeks to age.
Form mixture into pea-zize balls.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.

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2. Midsummer Incense

Mix together:

• 2 parts Sandalwood
• 1 part Mugwort
• 1 part Chamomile
• 1 part Gardenia petals
• A few drops of Rose oil
• A few drops of Lavender oil

Thoroughly grind all dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Blend in oils
Burn over smoldering charcoal.