Tulsi as India's ancient fragrance plant
Tulsi, known in English as holy basil, is one of the most long-respected fragrance plants in India. You will find the fresh, lightly spiced fragrance of this plant in this traditional masala incense stick. The word masala means spice blend in Hindi, and it refers to the fact that these sticks are hand-rolled from a mixture of plant powders, resins and oils.
What the fragrance is like
The scent of tulsi is refreshing, light and gently sweet-spiced in character. It is not heavy or intrusive, so you can comfortably use it during the day — alongside reading, office work or light household tasks. You will appreciate that the smoke is clean and the fragrance lingers pleasantly in the room for hours after the stick has burned down.
How to use it
Many people light a tulsi stick as a morning ritual alongside their coffee or tea, to give the day a calm, focused start. Others find it helps with turning inward during meditation, breathing exercises or evening reading. It is also a good choice when guests are arriving and you want a pleasant, natural fragrance in the home — most people enjoy the spiced-fresh tone.
Burning correctly
Light the tip of the stick, wait a few seconds, then gently blow out the flame so only the ember remains. Place it in a stable incense holder on a non-flammable surface. One stick burns for about thirty to forty minutes and pleasantly scents a room of roughly ten to fifteen square metres. Do not leave it unattended, and keep it away from flammable materials.
Storage and tips
Keep the sticks in their original packaging in a cool, dry place. Direct sunlight and high humidity can weaken the fragrance over time. You will get the most out of them by using them in small portions and airing the room occasionally — that way the scent always feels fresh.