{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-precious-white-sage","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Precious White Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight the tip, let the flame settle, and a clean, herbal sage scent begins to drift through the room. It is crisp and green rather than sweet, the kind of fragrance that suits a quiet evening, a few minutes on the yoga mat, or the pause before a meditation sitting. This is HEM's Precious White Sage in the hexagonal box, made in India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scent is herbal and fresh, closer to dried leaves than to flowers or resin, and it reads as clean rather than heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt fits the small moments of a day: unwinding in the evening, setting up a meditation corner, or giving a room a calm, tidy-feeling backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe slim hexagonal box is printed in soft pearl-grey, white and purple, with a sage-leaf motif, and the name appears in both English and Spanish (Salvia Blanca).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt works as an everyday room fragrance as well as a ritual companion, so you don't need an occasion to burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the coated tip and let it flame for a few seconds. Blow it out gently so the end glows and the smoke begins to curl up. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher, on a stable surface away from fabric and paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSticks of this kind usually burn for somewhere between thirty and sixty minutes, though this varies from one product to the next. Keep a window slightly open for fresh air and never leave burning incense unattended, especially around children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhite sage and the tradition behind the scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a silvery-leaved plant of the American Southwest, and its leaves have long been burned in Indigenous traditions there. HEM is an Indian incense house, and this stick is a fragrance made in India with its own character. It should not be mistaken for a smudging bundle or for the practices that belong to those communities. We simply offer it as a pleasant herbal scent for your own quiet rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEM is one of India's best-known incense makers, with a long-standing range of hexagonal boxes that has become a familiar sight in shops and homes. The Precious line pairs plant-inspired scents with elegant, minimal packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hexagonal box of HEM Precious White Sage incense sticks, ready to light. You will need a holder or ash catcher to burn them safely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful small gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple packaging and fresh, herbal character make it an easy present for someone who enjoys yoga, meditation or a calm corner at home. It also pairs well with a ceramic holder for a considered gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a white sage smudge stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. A smudge stick is a bundle of dried leaves. This is an incense stick with a white sage fragrance, made in India and burned on a holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The sticks are not self-supporting, so stand them in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher to catch the ash as they burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scent strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a clear, herbal fragrance that fills a small room without feeling sweet or heavy. Opening a window a little keeps the air fresh while it burns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616724451642,"sku":"HHEX-02","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-precious-white-sage-cover.png?v=1790955068","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-precious-white-sage","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}