Quick Specs
- Quantity: 16 incense sticks per pack
- Type: Stick Incense
- Scent: Purification, Sacred Cedar and Lavender
- Brand: Auric Blends, Escential Essences line
- Made In: USA
- Best For: Space clearing, protection rituals, meditation, ceremonial cleansing
Cedar, Lavender, and the Long History of Smoke as a Clearing Tool
Smoke has been used for ceremonial cleansing across cultures for thousands of years. Cedar (Cedrus spp. and related Thuja species) appears in Indigenous North American purification traditions, Tibetan incense formulas, and Near Eastern temple rituals, valued for its resinous, antimicrobial smoke and its association with protection and longevity. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) carries a parallel history in European folk medicine and Greco-Roman ceremonial use, where it was strewn in baths and burned to calm the mind and mark sacred space. Auric Blends brings these two together in their Purification blend, and the pairing holds up: cedar grounds and clears, lavender softens and lifts.
I carry the Auric Blends Escential Essences line because it covers a wide range of scents, so there is a blend for most intentions. That matters when you’re using incense as part of a regular practice rather than a one-time novelty. The Purification blend in particular has a clean, dry character with none of the harsh chemical top notes you get from lower-quality sticks. Cedar reads as cedar, not as pine-scented candle. Lavender reads as lavender, not as laundry detergent. That honesty in the scent is what makes it useful for ritual work. Browse my full Escential Essences stick incense collection if you want to explore other scents in this line.
Purification as an intention covers a lot of ground: clearing a space before a reading, resetting a room after conflict, opening a meditation session, or marking the beginning of a ritual. You don’t need an elaborate setup. A single stick in a proper stick incense burner, a clear intention, and a few minutes of quiet attention is enough. These sticks are made in the USA by Auric Blends.
How to Use Purification Incense Sticks
Light a Purification incense stick to clear your space with sacred cedar and lavender smoke.
- Prepare Your Space
Choose a fireproof holder, set it on a heat-safe surface away from drafts, and open a window or door. Good airflow keeps the smoke from pooling and lets the cedar and lavender carry through the space evenly.
- Light the Incense Stick
Hold one stick at a 45-degree angle, light the tip, let the flame catch for a few seconds, then gently blow it out. A glowing ember and a thin curl of smoke confirm it’s burning. Set it in the holder and let it settle.
- Direct the Smoke with Intention
Walk the room slowly, moving the holder or leaving it centered in your space. Set a clear intention for cleansing, protection, or healing as the smoke drifts. When the stick burns out, the stick snuffs itself without assistance.
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The Escential Essences line is made in the United States, and that is the main reason I stock it. The Purification blend puts cedar and lavender together in one stick, which keeps a clearing practice simple.
One practical note: if a stick goes out on its own before finishing, it’s usually a draft issue, not a defective stick. Check that the holder is stable and not in direct airflow from a fan or open vent. Re-lighting is fine. Also, these sticks are fragrant enough that one is usually plenty for a room under 300 square feet. Two at once in a small space can be overwhelming. Start with one, see how the scent carries, and go from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Auric Blends blends sacred cedar and lavender for the Purification scent. Cedar carries a dry, resinous smoke with grounding qualities, while lavender adds a soft floral lift. Together they create a clean, calming smoke that suits cleansing rituals.
Each Auric Blends Escential Essences stick burns for approximately 55 minutes depending on airflow and humidity. Burning in a still, enclosed room gives a longer burn. A light draft shortens it but spreads the scent more quickly through the space.
Yes, incense sticks work well for space clearing when you don’t want loose ash or open flame from a smudge bundle. Walk the stick through doorways and corners as you would smoke from a bundle, setting an intention with each pass you make.
Yes. Auric Blends manufactures the Escential Essences line in the United States. That’s part of why I carry them: there is no mystery about where the product originates.
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