Earthy Sandalwood Incense Sticks

One of the oldest and most common aromatherapy and medication tools is sandalwood incense.  It has been used for at least 4000 years.  It is one of the most preferred incense for meditation because of its calming effect.

Sandalwood comes from the sandal tree that almost grows exclusively in the forest of Karnataka, a state in Southwest India.  It is also found in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.  The tree is grown until it reaches its full maturity after 60 to 80 years.  The tree is then uprooted during the rainy season when the roots are rich in precious essential oil.

Loose powder and incense sticks are the two primary forms of sandalwood incense.  Sandalwood is ground into a powder which can later be burned as incense over hot charcoal or any other source of heat.  The powder can also be mixed with water that can be turned into a thick paste and then rolled into a stick.   These sticks can later be burned so that the sandalwood aroma can be released.

MiKeRa Sandalwood Incense Sticks
& Metal Burner Box Gift Set

Sandalwood Incense Sticks Wonders

Sandalwood incense sticks produce a sweet and slightly earthy smell when lit.  The aromatic scent of sandalwood helps you relax your mind, bringing you a feeling of peace and serenity just like the scent of lavender.  It reduces aggression and irritability.    

It is thought to be an aphrodisiac.  Some claim that it can boost a person's sexual appetite.  This is a perfect incense stick to light up when you're trying to set a romantic mood with your wife or husband.

KARMA SENSES Sandalwood Incense Sticks,
Cones & Carved Wooden Burner Box Gift Set

Many people who practice Hinduism and Buddhism use this scent in meditating.  It lets you drift your mind to a more spiritual surrounding. 

Even those who practice witchcraft or pagan magic believed that the scent of sandalwood has magical properties so it is often used in different rituals.  It is said to promote spiritual awareness and can drive demons and evil ghosts.  This is also used for protection and astral projection.

The wonders of sandalwood incense sticks don't end there.  It has a healing aroma that can ease different ailments on one’s digestive system.  It stimulates the production of urine causing the muscles to contract and flush the excess liquid like mucus, out of your body.  It encourages your body to produce gastric juices that helps reduce colic, nausea and gastritis.  Because of its healing property, sandalwood incense sticks are burned during an Indian natural healing tradition called Ayurveda.  Natural antiseptics are released into the air when the incense sticks are lit.

 

KARMA SENSES Sandalwood
Incense Sticks x 20 Pack

KARMA SENSES Sandalwood & Vanilla Frost
Incense Sticks & Holder Gift Set

KARMA SENSES Sandalwood Incense
Sticks & Holder Gift Set

Gift Packs for Christmas

The Christmas season is fast approaching and as early as now you probably have started writing down the names of your friends, family and colleagues that you will be buying gifts for.  And if you are getting gifts for several people, I always recommend three things:

• ·         You can start buying gifts ahead of time.  For example, every time you go to the mall, you can pick up an item or two so when Christmas season arrives, all you need to do is to just wrap the gifts up.

• ·         Be on the lookout for items that are on sale.  The discounts may not necessarily be that steep but if you get quality items then it should be ok.

• ·         Buy things in bulk.  You will most likely get a good deal if you buy things in bulk. 

I like shopping for gifts, more so when I shop within budget and still get the item that I intend to give to my friend.  I look forward for store sales and I often get gift packs because it gives the recipient of the gift a lot of variety.  One of the things that everyone should look forward to is the gift sets offered online by Alma Importers. They are all 30% Off RRP and also 30% Off normal wholesale price on their wholesale website. That’s a STEAL! This definitely meets all three recommendations that I provided, and by ordering online, you save valuable time and miss the Christmas rush!

Inside the Gift Packs

Gift Set #1 - MiKeRa Incense Sticks & Candles Gift Pack

Each gift pack contains the following: 20 long incense sticks, incense holder ceramic pot with stones and 2 candles in ceramic pots. They are available in an assortment of pleasant scents - Lavender Mist, Deep Mint, Mountain Wattle, Snow Eucalyptus, Lemongrass Ice and Winter Rose. So you can pick scents for relaxing and de-stressing, scents for romance, or scents for clarity lifting your mood.

Gift Set #2 - MiKeRa Incense Sticks, Candle & MetalHolder Gift Pack

Each gift pack contains 20 long incense sticks, MiKeRa engraved leaf shaped metal incense holder and scented candle in a square ceramic pot.  You will also get to choose from four scents - Lavender Rose, Sandalwood, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla Frost. Again, you can pick a scent for to promote relation and tension release, romance or uplifting environments.

Gift Set #3 - MiKeRa Incense Sticks & Metal IncenseBurner Box Gift Pack

Each gift a pack contains 30 long Incense sticks and a decorative Metal Incense Burner Box. Again you can pick from four different fragrances - Lavender Rose, Sandalwood, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla Frost. 

Are you excited for Christmas yet?  With these gifts pack available, I sure am! And your friends would sure love to receive these gift sets that not only look stylish in the corner of the room, but also create ambience in their home environment and are practical and enjoyable too!

All About Floating Candles

Floating candles are candles that are able to float in water. That's because they are molded in a way where their tops are bigger than their base so they will remain stable as they burn.  If you notice, floating candles are mostly V-shaped.  

Although candles are considered as fire hazards, floating candles carry very few safety risks as long as materials that are highly flammable are kept away from the water where the candles are afloat.  No need for candle snuffers too because once they burn down, they would eventually sink and extinguish on their own.  Often, floating candles are used as decorations together with flowers.  Despite that, this kind of arrangement is still considered safe because the flowers can be too waterlogged for it to catch fire.

KARMA SENSES floating candles 4 pack

Floating candles like that of Karma senses, are generally very small – usually a bit larger than tea light candles so they tend to burn out in a few hours.  Keep an eye on those candles because they tend to burn out in a few hours, so you need to replace them as soon as they go out.  Most floating candles are made of classic white wax although there are some who use colored waxes.  They also come in different shapes that you can choose from.

KARMA SENSES floating candles
float reliably

Decorating with Floating Candles

Floating candles are commonly used in an outdoor setting.  These candles can make any backyard pool an extraordinary view for your guests. You can try attaching a few slip shot weights from the base of the candles to keep them from bunching up on just one side of the pool.

Floating candles can make great centerpieces too.  Try getting a bowl and fill them with water.  Add on a few pieces of floating candles and rose petals.  Place more rose petals on the base of your bowl and you will have on romantic centerpiece for your romantic night with your special someone.

Another great centerpiece idea is the use of cylindrical shaped glass or vase.  Put pebbles or sand and add a flower at the bottom.  Fill the container with water, light your floating candle and place it on top.  Do this on containers with varying heights and you will have on elegant centerpiece.

If you’re having guests over for dinner, you can fill your bathtub with water.  Next is to decorate it with petals and a few floating candles.  They will surely be impressed with your powder room.  Of course, just take safety precautions and make sure that the shower curtains are far from the lighted candles. 

Why not have a relaxing bubble bath scented with your favourite essential oil, and decorated with floating candles, and then turn the lights off for a gorgeous ambience.