Patchouli Incense Sticks

Today, you can find a lot of incense for many different uses. Incense sticks are an affordable and easy way to start burning incense on a daily basis.

Patchouli incense sticks is perfect whether you are looking to calm yourself after a stressful day or wanting to get a feel-good rush.

In this blog post, I will share some helpful tips that will allow you to properly choose and burn patchouli incense.

The powerful cleansing aroma of patchouli brings balance and clarity creating a calming environment.

The patchouli incense sticks are made with patchouli essential oils and when burned the oils release chemicals which contain anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Best Patchouli Incense Sticks

Patchouli incense sticks have a high concentration of essential oil and are a common tool for aromatherapy and are often used during yoga and meditation to create a calming atmosphere.

Choosing the best patchouli incense can be difficult because there are so many different options from different brands on the market, at various prices and with scents that vary from subtle to overpowering.

Here are some points that you should look for when choosing the best patchouli incense:

Natural vs. Synthetic

Be careful to check the listed materials, just because it may be described as “all natural” there may still be some artificial ingredients, for example chemicals to assist slow burning for example.

Ingredient lists should be composed of wood, herbs, and plant-based materials and should be shown clearly on the pack.

Nowadays, it is quite difficult to find 100% natural incense sticks. This is because the market is highly competitive and many manufacturers use synthetic materials to cut costs.

However, there are still many companies out there that produce incense sticks that are made from pure, natural ingredients.

Japanese incense sticks, for example, are known for being natural and high quality incense.

They are usually made from the finest, natural ingredients and usually more expensive than the synthetic ones.

One Japanese style patchouli incense stick I particularly like is Morning Star Patchouli by Nippon Kodo:

There’s also a patchouli incense stick pack called Bless Patchouli Incense Sticks on Amazon that’s quite popular:

Best Brands

The patchouli incense stick that has been reviewed as the best is Hem Precious Patchouli which has a deep and woody fragrance that evokes the mystic healing of the east.

Hem patchouli incense sticks purify your surroundings and provide a healthy ambiance for prayers and meditation. They come in subtly different fragrances to set moods accordingly to needs.

Each stick has a burn time of 35 to 40 minutes and they are sold in 6 packets of 20 sticks each, total 120 incense sticks.

Also highly rated is the Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa patchouli incense from the Srinivas Sugandhalaya factory and the sticks are made from Satya white sage.

They are sold in 15 gram packs, each pack contains around 12 to 15 incense sticks.

Video: Patchouli incense Nippon Kodo Morning star 200 sticks

The third Patchouli incense stick in the top three is 60’S Patchouli Incense Sticks from Satya Sai Baba, the original producer of Nag Champa incense.

Nag Champa incense is some of the finest quality Patchouli Incense, handmade in the Masala tradition of India. Natural herbs and resins are combined with floral extracts to create a natural blend, which is hand rolled onto a bamboo stick.

It is available in a 15 gram pack and is a blend of all-natural patchouli incense blended with exotic spices and herbs.

It is a fairly strong fragrance and is a great odor eliminator for pets and smoke, and also popular for use with yoga and meditation practice.

Quantity

Some of the quantities available range from ten sticks to packs full of hundreds, but especially when purchasing patchouli incense for the first time you should look for a for a smaller pack until you find the scent that suits you.

Although Patchouli is naturally a subtle, sweet fragrance it can also be found in combination with other aromatics like sandalwood and others which might enhance the scent.

Many brands can offer small mixed packs, giving you the opportunity to try a range of scents.

The Length of the stick

Try to look for Patchouli incense sticks that are long. Generally you will find longer the stick, the longer the burn time. Longer sticks also provide more fragrance, filling your room for a longer period of time.

Patchouli Incense Sticks Benefits

Stress Relief

Patchouli incense sticks act as a natural stress reliever that brings contentment and helps drive away negative feelings.

Its rich, earthy, and herbaceous base notes with a woody yet minty upper tone soothe the mind and help ease anxiety.

Video: Patchouli incense makes the magic happen

Medicinal Benefits

The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties released by patchouli incense sticks can ease symptoms of conditions like colds, headaches, and stomach upset.

It can also relieve depression, providing feelings of relaxation and helping to ease stress or anxiety.

Aphrodisiac Properties

Patchouli incense has been used for centuries to stimulate love and sex. The scent is said to be a strong aphrodisiac, and many people believe it can help promote passion and intimacy.

If you’re looking to add a little spice to your love life, consider using this type of incense.

Additionally, the scent of patchouli has been shown to improve sexual function in both men and women.

Not only will the scent make you feel sexy, but it can also create a romantic atmosphere for you and your partner. So light some incense sticks, turn on some music, and let it work.

Parting Words

Studies have shown that the link between the brain and the sense of smell is very clear.

This is why the fragrance of patchouli incense seems to quickly change the atmosphere in a room, affecting both your body and mind, and it can help you to have a refreshing sleep when burned in the late evening before retiring to bed.

Burning Patchouli incense sticks can alter your frame of mind in seconds, and this is why it has been used in rituals for centuries.

The smoke of the incense rising is a universal symbol of prayer and offering, and is useful in meditation, cleansing and other ritualistic practices.

Patchouli incense has long been used for its ability to clear the mind and promote focus.

When our minds are racing and our thoughts are all over the place, it can be difficult to stay present in our bodies. Patchouli incense can help to anchor us and keep us rooted in the here and now.

The next time you’re feeling scattered, try burning some patchouli incense and see if it makes a difference.