{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, woody and softly sweet, Palo Santo is a scent that turns an ordinary room into a quieter one. Light a stick and the fragrance gathers slowly, smooth and aromatic, the sort of backdrop that suits a morning of journaling, a few slow stretches on the mat, or the last unhurried hour of the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA warm, woody character from the first curl of smoke, rounded rather than sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA smooth, aromatic presence that stays in the background of a room instead of competing with it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA scent inspired by one of the most loved fragrances in spiritual and cleansing rituals, brought into everyday home life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA slim hexagonal box, golden-yellow with the name printed in deep brown and a pile of Palo Santo wood chips pictured below, easy to keep on a shelf or in a drawer by the mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scent of Palo Santo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo means 'holy wood' in Spanish, and the box carries the Spanish name Madera Sagrada, 'sacred wood', beside it. The name points to the long ritual use of the wood in South America, where its sweet, balsamic smoke has traditionally been burned in ceremonies and rituals. This stick is a fragrance inspired by that wood, offered here as cultural context and as a pleasure for the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade by HEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are incense sticks from HEM, made in India, a country with a deep tradition of rolled incense. Palo Santo is not an Indian scent by origin, so think of this as an Indian maker's interpretation of a much-loved wood fragrance. It is a scented stick, so expect a fragrance profile described by the maker as warm and woody, not a raw wood burned on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the coated tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so the tip glows and begins to smoke. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher beneath it. Incense sticks like these usually burn for somewhere in the region of thirty to sixty minutes, though it varies from product to product, so check the listing details for this one. Burn in a ventilated space, on a stable surface, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo suits the quieter parts of the day: meditation, yoga, journaling, relaxing at home, or simply marking the shift from working hours to evening. Because the scent is warm and woody without being heavy, it sits comfortably in a bedroom, a study or a living room.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hexagonal box of HEM Palo Santo incense sticks. A holder or ash catcher is not shown in the photo, so you will need your own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good small present for anyone with a meditation corner, a yoga practice or a love of woody fragrances. Pair it with a simple ceramic or wooden holder for a gift that is ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWarm and woody, with a smooth aromatic quality. It is a fragrance inspired by Palo Santo wood rather than the plain wood itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher, and keep it on a stable surface away from anything flammable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I burn it in a small room?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, but keep some ventilation, such as a slightly open window, and burn one stick at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616724681018,"sku":"HHEX-10","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-cover.png?v=1791641726","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}