{"product_id":"pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-guggal","title":"Pack of 15 Natural Incense Smudge Bricks and Burner - Guggal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifteen pressed bricks of guggal resin and pinewood, each one waiting to be lit and left to smoulder. The smoke rises thick and woody, with a dry, resinous sweetness that fills a room slowly and stays. Made for the ritual of setting a brick on a heat-proof dish, lighting the corner, and letting the scent do its quiet work while you sit, think, or simply let the evening settle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scent is earthy and resinous, with a slight sweetness underneath, closer to warm pine sap than floral incense, and heavier in the air than a stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach brick is pressed from pinewood powder bound with natural guggal resin, so they hold their shape and burn steadily rather than crumbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey sit upright on their own or flat in a dish, and once lit at the edge, the ember creeps slowly across the brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smoke is fuller and more visible than stick incense, lending itself to moments when you want the room to feel different, meditation, a quiet evening, or clearing the air after a long day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGuggal resin and pinewood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuggal is the resin of the \u003cem\u003eCommiphora wightii\u003c\/em\u003e tree, native to the dry regions of India. It has been burned in Ayurvedic and Vedic ritual for thousands of years, valued for its grounding, purifying quality in temple ceremonies and home prayer. The resin itself is golden-brown and aromatic when heated; here it is blended with pinewood powder to form a brick that burns slowly and releases the scent without needing charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a brick on a heat-proof dish or burner, ceramic, stone, or metal, never wood or glass. Light one corner with a match, let the flame take for a few seconds, then blow it out so the brick smoulders. Extinguish by pressing the ember out in sand or letting it burn down fully; never douse it in water, as that makes relighting difficult. Keep the window cracked if the room is small.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen bricks in a simple cardboard box, each one ready to use. No charcoal disc or special burner required, just a flame and a heat-safe surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA grounding gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who meditates, practices yoga, or simply likes a considered ritual at the end of the day. The earthy scent and the act of lighting and tending the brick make it more than background fragrance, it becomes a small ceremony in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one brick burn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat depends on whether you burn it whole or break it in half, and how much airflow the room has. You can extinguish and relight the same brick over several sessions if you prefer shorter bursts of scent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need charcoal discs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. These bricks are self-lighting and burn on their own once you ignite the edge. A heat-proof dish or incense burner is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scent strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, compared to a stick. Guggal smoke is dense and resinous, so it fills a room quickly. If you find it too heavy, burn half a brick or keep a window open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54013560291642,"sku":"AISB-13","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-guggal-cover.png?v=1788674866","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-guggal","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}