Wild rose incense sticks, hand-rolled in India, come in this box with a separate piece of rose quartz. Rose appears twice here, in the scent and in the name of the stone.
The scent of wild rose
Wild rose is the dog rose of hedgerows, the bush that gives us rosehips in autumn. In late spring it carries simple, five-petalled, fragrant flowers, and it grows along woodland edges and field margins.
The sticks have a delicate floral scent. Traditionally the rose stands for love, so many people light it on an anniversary or before a dear guest arrives.
The stone of love
Rose quartz is the pale pink form of quartz. It is said to be the stone of love and tenderness, which is why many people keep it in the bedroom or next to a treasured photo.
If you want to thank someone for their love, rose scent and rose quartz together make a well-rounded gift. Once the sticks are gone, the stone stays as a keepsake.
Long spells of strong sunlight can fade rose quartz, so keep it off a sunny windowsill. Wipe it with a soft cloth when it gets dusty.
Burning it in a heat-resistant holder
Place the stick in a heat-resistant incense holder on a stable surface, away from curtains. Light it, blow out the flame and let it smoulder. Do not leave it alone while it burns, and in a smaller room open a window slightly.
Keep children and pets away from the smoke. When you have had enough, press the glowing end into sand, and you can relight the stick later. Keep the box closed so the scent lasts longer.