{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-palo-santo","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Smudge - Palo Santo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, dry and softly woody, Palo Santo is a scent that settles a room rather than filling it. These HEM sticks bring that quiet, aromatic character into an easy format: light one, and the air takes on a calm, ritual-inspired mood that suits a slow evening or a few minutes of stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dry, woody fragrance with a gentle sweetness, closer to warm timber than to anything sharp or floral.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA scent that suits unhurried moments: meditation, yoga, a reading hour, or the last quiet stretch of the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy stick format, so there is no resin to heat and no charcoal to manage. Light the tip, set it in a holder, and let it unfold.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA hexagonal tube in warm amber tones, marked \"Ritual Botanica\" and \"Smudge Incense Sticks\", which makes it as pleasing on a shelf as in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scent, and where it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo means \"holy wood\" in Spanish. It comes from a tree native to South America, and its aroma is prized for exactly this dry, woody warmth. HEM, an Indian incense house, captures that character in a stick, made in India. The result is a fragrance that reads as calm and grounded, with a little of the ritual feel that Palo Santo is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and smoulders. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher. Incense sticks usually burn for roughly thirty to sixty minutes, though this varies, so check the pack for specifics. Burn in a ventilated space, keep it away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended. To put it out, press the tip into sand or ash rather than using water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo suits transitions: the start of a morning practice, the shift from work to evening, or the quiet before sleep. A stick burned while you stretch, journal or simply sit gives the room a settled, contemplative air. It also works well when you want to refresh a space with something warmer than a candle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scented incense stick in a hexagonal tube, made by HEM in India. We describe it for its fragrance and atmosphere, and make no claims about what it does beyond the pleasure of the scent itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple, appealing present for anyone who enjoys ritual, yoga or a calm home. Pair it with a ceramic incense holder for a complete little set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAny heat-resistant holder or ash catcher that keeps the stick upright and catches the ash will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I relight a stick I've put out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Extinguish it by pressing the tip into sand or ash, and it can be lit again later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scent strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a warm, dry woody fragrance. In a small room, a single stick is usually plenty; in a larger space you may prefer to open a window slightly so the scent drifts rather than lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616725958970,"sku":"HHEX-34","price":4.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-palo-santo-cover.png?v=1791641886","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-palo-santo","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}