Resin & Herbs

Tibetan herbal incense powders made to traditional recipes of the Sorig tradition, for burning on charcoal. Tradition gives each ingredient its own meaning; juniper, for example, is used for ritual cleansing.

Tibetan Herbal Incense Powder Mensang

CHF 13.50

Tibetan Sorig Herbal Incense Powder Menchey (Puja Powder)

CHF 13.50

Tibetan Sorig Herbal Incense Powder sMensang

CHF 9.50

What is Tibetan incense and how does it differ from other incense?

Tibetan incense is a centuries-old aromatic offering, a meditation aid and a spiritual tool, used for generations in Tibetan monasteries and households. In the Tibetan tradition the term covers a whole world of herbs, roots, flowers, resins and woods, burned on their own or as a blend.

The difference from industrially made incense lies in the purity of the ingredients and the intention behind the making. Tibetan incense blends follow recipes from the Sorig tradition, and each ingredient is given its own meaning. Juniper is used for ritual cleansing, sandalwood is associated with calm and concentration, and the white lotus stands for the opening of the mind. This knowledge is the fruit of centuries of practical experience.

Traditionally, loose incense is burned on charcoal, where its scent unfolds intensely. For beginners we recommend ready-made, well-balanced blends; for the more experienced, single ingredients to combine yourself. Because natural ingredients vary from harvest to harvest, every blend smells a little different. We source our incense and herbs directly from Tibetan makers we know personally.