HEM Hexagonal Incense - Smudge - White Sage

• The scent leans herbal and airy rather than heavy or sweet, with a crisp, clean character from the first thread of smoke.
• It sits comfortably in the background, so it suits a small room, a reading corner or a yoga mat without overwhelming the space.
• The slim hexagonal tube is printed in white and silver with a soft botanical illustration and the words 'Ritual Botanica', and it looks at home on a shelf or altar.
• It works well as a marker between parts of the day: the end of work, the start of practice, the moment before bed.

White sage is a plant long associated with Indigenous peoples of North America, who have used it in their own ceremonies for generations. Here it is a fragrance, a herbal note in an incense stick. We describe it as something to burn and enjoy for its scent, and we leave the ceremonial practice to the cultures it belongs to.

HEM is an established name in Indian incense, and this stick comes from that tradition of hand-finished sticks in a hexagonal tube. The tube is marked with a small 'Ritual Botanica' line and a flame warning symbol, a reminder that incense is a ritual to be done with a little care.

Hold the tip to a flame for a few seconds until it catches, then gently blow it out so the end glows and begins to smoulder. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher. Incense sticks typically burn for roughly half an hour to an hour, though this varies, so check the listing details. Burn in a ventilated room, keep away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended. To put it out, press the tip into sand or ash rather than water, so it can be lit again.

A single hexagonal tube of HEM White Sage incense sticks, ready to use with your own holder. It is compact enough to keep in a drawer or beside a candle, and it makes an easy, considered gift for someone who likes a quiet ritual at home.