{"id":19375,"date":"2021-11-03T11:38:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T11:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=19375"},"modified":"2023-05-21T12:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T12:31:16","slug":"best-incense-for-cleansing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Incense for Cleansing Yourself, Home &#038; Crystals"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When you&rsquo;re looking for the best incense for cleansing yourself, your home, and your crystals, there can be a huge variety of different incense to choose from and in a variety of physical forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, there is always a strong element of intuition involved in choosing the best incense and you may find that a different one suits cleansing yourself, your home, and your crystals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Be guided by what feels right to you &ndash; if you can, try to smell each of the options you are considering before buying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The associations you have with certain types of incense will affect how well they work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Incense has been used for thousands of years of recorded history, and quite probably a lot longer, as a way of cleansing, preparing, and sanctifying a space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Written records show it being used in ancient Egypt and China and cultures around the world have made use of local plants, herbs, and resins to make incense, many of which are quite literally worth their weight in gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that the best incense for cleansing yourself, your home and your crystals should always be ethically sourced and of natural origin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Chemically reproduced scents, while they may smell similar, often lack the connection to the natural world found in organically produced herbs and resins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Incense is available in a variety of forms:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-b80549\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&lsquo;Direct burning&rsquo;, which includes the more familiar cones and sticks as well as coils, powders, papers and ropes, which release their scent or smoke on burning them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&lsquo;Indirect burning&rsquo;, which includes whole pieces, powdered, paste and resin, which release their scent or smoke when placed on burning coals or embers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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Yourself\">Best Incense For Cleansing Yourself<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Palo_Santo\" title=\"Palo Santo\">Palo Santo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#White_Copal_Resin\" title=\"White Copal Resin\">White Copal Resin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Nag_Champa\" title=\"Nag Champa\">Nag Champa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Frankincense\" title=\"Frankincense\">Frankincense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Best_Incense_for_Cleansing_Your_Home\" title=\"Best Incense for Cleansing Your Home\">Best Incense for Cleansing Your Home<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Cedar\" title=\"Cedar\">Cedar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Rosemary\" title=\"Rosemary\">Rosemary<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Sage\" title=\"Sage\">Sage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Sandalwood\" title=\"Sandalwood\">Sandalwood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Best_Incense_for_Cleansing_Your_Crystals\" title=\"Best Incense for Cleansing Your Crystals\">Best Incense for Cleansing Your Crystals<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Myrrh\" title=\"Myrrh\">Myrrh<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Patchouli\" title=\"Patchouli\">Patchouli<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Jasmine\" title=\"Jasmine\">Jasmine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/best-incense-for-cleansing\/#Citrus_Orange_Lemon_Lime\" title=\"Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Lime)\">Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Lime)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-incense-for-cleansing-yourself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Incense_For_Cleansing_Yourself\"><\/span>Best Incense For Cleansing Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1.png\" alt=\"Incense when cleansing yourself\" class=\"wp-image-20229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1.png 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20560%20315'%3E%3Crect%20width='560'%20height='315'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Incense when cleansing yourself\" class=\"wp-image-20229 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1.png.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-1-300x169.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There is a lot of similarities in the use of incense for different purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The best incense for cleansing yourself, your home, and your crystals might be the same for you, or there may be slight differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You may prefer a completely different incense for each role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the types of incense that are best for cleansing yourself are also the best ones to use when cleansing your home or your crystals as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If you are limited in what you are able to get hold of, a multi-purpose incense such as Frankincense or Palo Santo may be your best all-round choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to cleansing the self, there are some types of incense that are better suited than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You are looking for something that both lifts and centers you. The best suggestions for the best incense to cleanse yourself are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"palo-santo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palo_Santo\"><\/span>Palo Santo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Palo Santo is a wooden incense that has been used in South America for millennia as a part of shamanic and healing ceremonies and practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sticks of Palo Santo can be burned directly and are used to provide protection and to remove negativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Palo Santo is an excellent multi-purpose incense and can be used for any of the purposes in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If your budget is limited to a single incense, Palo Santo can be used as an incense to cleanse yourself, your home, and <a data-lasso-id=\"27487\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/how-to-cleanse-crystals-with-palo-santo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41513\">your crystals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-57ab72 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>RELATED: <a data-lasso-id=\"15313\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/palo-santo-vs-sage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28675\">Palo Santo vs Sage [The Correct Time To Use Each One]<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"white-copal-resin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Copal_Resin\"><\/span>White Copal Resin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1.png\" alt=\"White copal resin used to cleanse\" class=\"wp-image-20231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1.png 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1.png.webp\" alt=\"White copal resin used to cleanse\" class=\"wp-image-20231 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1.png.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Copal resin is an indirect burning incense that also hails from South America, where it is used in ceremonies and rituals to elevate the mind and spirit and to purge blockages to the energy flow of our bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It provides a deep connection to the spiritual and mystical world and can help prepare you directly by powerfully destroying anything blocking or holding you back from your practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"nag-champa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nag_Champa\"><\/span>Nag Champa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Nag Champa is a composite incense from India that has been used for hundreds of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">By combining a set of resins, powders, and aromatic gums (from plants) with Sandalwood oil, Nag Champa is commonly found as sticks or cones, which will release their aroma even without burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When directly burned, Nag Champa provides both grounding energies and aids concentration, while also being ideal as a meditation aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To cleanse the self with Nag Champa is an excellent way to begin your practice and it can also be used for multiple purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"frankincense\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frankincense\"><\/span>Frankincense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Originally from parts of Arabia, Africa and India, Frankincense gained great popularity during the Middle Ages in Western Europe due to its prevalence in the Bible, but it has been used for much longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also widely regarded as a <a data-lasso-id=\"14153\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/frankincense\">multi-purpose incense<\/a>, Frankincense (which literally means &lsquo;pure incense&rsquo;) is excellent for protection and the removal of negative energy, a growing pattern in the best incenses to cleanse the self. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Frankincense is a resin, often burned on small charcoal &lsquo;pucks&rsquo; and used in a variety of ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Frankincense is an excellent all-around incense to cleanse yourself, your home, and your crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-incense-for-cleansing-your-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Incense_for_Cleansing_Your_Home\"><\/span>Best Incense for Cleansing Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2.png\" alt=\"Incense used for cleansing your home\" class=\"wp-image-20233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2.png 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2.png.webp\" alt=\"Incense used for cleansing your home\" class=\"wp-image-20233 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2.png.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Best-Incense-for-Cleansing-Yourself-Your-Home-and-Your-Crystals-2-2.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The best incense to use for cleansing your home may be different to, or the same as, the one you use to cleanse yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When selecting an incense to use here, you want something that will complement your home, while grounding the space and pushing any negative energies out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Every home is different and while you can use the same incense as you would use to cleanse yourself, consider adding others to work with the space you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"cedar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cedar\"><\/span>Cedar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Cedar is burned as wood directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Used personally, it can be effective at boosting your energy, but when used for cleansing your home, it offers many benefits, such as attracting positive energy to your home, reducing the risk of nightmares\/bad dreams, and purifying your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Cedar can sometimes be overwhelming, so it is often best to begin by only burning small amounts of cedar wood if you want to work with any other incense as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"rosemary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rosemary\"><\/span>Rosemary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Rosemary is a fragrant herb that can be burnt as incense, as &lsquo;smudge&rsquo; or as an oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It is an excellent incense to burn in a new home, second only to sage in that regard, as it is an incense of new beginnings and fresh starts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t use it at any other time &ndash; on the contrary! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If you ever feel you need a &lsquo;reset&rsquo; in your home or your life, Rosemary might be just the cleansing incense you need to make it happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"sage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sage\"><\/span>Sage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sage, particularly the White Sage found in the areas around California and New Mexico form the bundles called &lsquo;smudge&rsquo; that has been used as an incense by Indigenous Americans for hundreds of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sage is an excellent ritual incense for cleansing and preparing a space and so is one of the best types of incense for cleansing your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sage smoke, either from herbs or incense, binds to negative energies and removes them from your space, increasing positivity and ensuring a good starting point for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Related Posts: <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-1084a4\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><em><a data-lasso-id=\"9729\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/history-of-smudging\/\">The Fascinating History Of Smudging<\/a><\/em><ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-004676\"><\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><em><a data-lasso-id=\"9730\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/smudging-for-beginners\/\">Smudging for Beginners: A Quick and Easy 5 Minute Guide<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/how-to-cleanse-crystals-with-sage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"39638\" data-lasso-id=\"29380\">How To Cleanse Crystals With Sage? Step By Step Guide<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"sandalwood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandalwood\"><\/span>Sandalwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sandalwood is another very powerful incense that has been used for thousands of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Common in the Middle East, Sandalwood is another Incense that is worth it&rsquo;s weight in gold &ndash; sometimes more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A highly spiritual incense, sandalwood is excellent for creating a protective and healing environment while also increasing the spirituality of an area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It is very strong and should be burned in small quantities, although the expense of pure sandalwood may also ensure that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For some people, Sandalwood can provide a feeling of euphoria and arousal similar to an aphrodisiac, so bear that in mind before you fragrance your home with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-incense-for-cleansing-your-crystals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Incense_for_Cleansing_Your_Crystals\"><\/span>Best Incense for Cleansing Your Crystals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you-.png\" alt=\"Incense for cleansing crystals\" class=\"wp-image-20237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you-.png 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you--300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you-.png.webp\" alt=\"Incense for cleansing crystals\" class=\"wp-image-20237 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you-.png.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you--300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sign-your-twin-flame-is-thinking-of-you-.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Cleansing crystals is a very personal choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Some prefer water or <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/how-to-cleanse-crystals-with-himalayan-salt\/\" data-lasso-id=\"25458\">salt to cleanse their crystals<\/a>, but these can often cause chemical changes in the crystal if you&rsquo;re not sure what you&rsquo;re doing or which crystals are reactive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/how-to-cleanse-crystals-with-incense\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41738\" data-lasso-id=\"27421\">Using incense to cleanse your crystals<\/a> removes this risk and lets the incense and the element of Air take on the cleansing role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the best incense to cleanse yourself, your home, and your crystals can be the same thing, but diversity can also help to affect your different crystals depending on how they need cleansing and what from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Some good choices to add to your selection for your crystals are below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Some can have synergistic effects with other incense, some work well as a &lsquo;stand-alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"myrrh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myrrh\"><\/span>Myrrh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Similar in some ways to Frankincense and sharing the Biblical association, Myrrh is a resinous tree extract that is burned as resin or oil on coals or in oil burners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Strongly associated with healing and purification, it is an excellent choice for crystal cleansing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Myrrh is also associated with friendship and relationships and pairs well with Rose Quartz or Lapis Lazuli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If used in conjunction with Frankincense, Myrrh also acts to cleanse and uplift the mind and enhance protection of a space for ritual or meditative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"patchouli\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patchouli\"><\/span>Patchouli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Similar in some ways to Nag Champa, patchouli is most commonly found in oil and stick incense, sometimes as a cone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It is a very powerful incense with incredible cleansing and balancing properties that is very good at stimulating the mind for spirituality and meditation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Patchouli has a powerful connection with the Earth and therefore works well with crystals of all kinds, but especially those with a green or brown coloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Patchouli is another incense that has been called an aphrodisiac in the past, particularly by the Romans, which is certainly something to watch out for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"jasmine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jasmine\"><\/span>Jasmine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Jasmine is an excellent incense for cleansing. It is used for healing and treatment spaces and works well with crystals that are used in healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Jasmine can have an enhancement effect on the healing arts and the skills and wisdom to use them properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It can stimulate the mind to look for what is hidden but is perfect for cleansing <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/crystals-for-healing-pain-and-emotional-healing\/\" data-lasso-id=\"9734\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">healing crystals<\/span><\/a> of any negative energy built up during treatment time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In your healing space, the smell of jasmine can help to manage pain and when cleansing your crystals, it is a perfectly complementary &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; to your crystal &lsquo;doctor&rsquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"citrus-orange-lemon-lime\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citrus_Orange_Lemon_Lime\"><\/span>Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Lime)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense.jpeg\" alt=\"Citrus incense for cleansing\" class=\"wp-image-20319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Citrus incense for cleansing\" class=\"wp-image-20319 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense.jpeg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense-300x169.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/orange-incense.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Citrus scents are more often found as oils than in the form of incense sticks or cones, but they do exist! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Citrus is a natural antiseptic and also banishes insects from its location, leading to the popularity of citronella candles at outdoor events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When used to cleanse crystals, the citrus incenses act to banish lethargy or sluggish energy flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The various types of citrus smell have some variation in effect and often work best when color-matched to appropriate crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Orange is the gentlest and most soothing of the citrus incense and works well in winter as it creates a warming sensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Lemon is the sharpest and most &lsquo;clinical&rsquo;, one of the reasons it is used in a lot of cleaning chemicals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Lime is more joyful and good for cleansing negative energies that might be clinging to your crystals after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When using citrus incense on crystals, be careful to only use the smoke of the incense and not make direct contact with citrus fruits to your crystals as there can be a chemical reaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When you&rsquo;re looking for the right incense to cleansing, whether it's for yourself, your home, and your crystals, you are embarking on a journey of discovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Scent and memory are closely aligned, so be prepared for incense to cause powerful associations as you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of other incense types out there to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">While the ones listed here are among the most well-known and well-used, different cultures around the world and across time have used a variety of incense to aid them in preparing for rituals, &lsquo;opening up&rdquo; new spaces, or elevating their consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For cleansing, it is best to start with a small number of incense types, often just one, before branching out to experiment with different types of incense to see what effects they may have on your cleansing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Start by looking at the incense for cleansing yourself first as that is where you will find the fundamentals &ndash; the big picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">By the time you are feeling ready to start experimenting with the incense lower down the list, you will already have a powerful arsenal of incense-based tools to help you cleanse yourself, your home, and your crystals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you, I hope you enjoyed this article on incense for cleansing. 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