How to Use Incense Essential Oil For Meditation

If you’re looking to clear your mind and uplift your mood with the power of scent, incense essential oil is the way to go. It’s been used since ancient times in religious ceremonies, meditation practices and everyday rituals. It was also a key ingredient in many of the aromatherapy formulas used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat physical and emotional wellbeing.

The incense that you use to create an atmosphere of calm and focus is made from a combination of different fragrant ingredients, including resins and spices. Resins like pine, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh are some of the most popular options, but you can also add oils like cedar wood, lemongrass, neroli or ylang ylang to your incense mix.

The best incense oils for meditation are those that are calming, grounding and help you to relax and let go of any negativity. The resins from the Boswellia frankincense tree (also known as boswellia serrata or bourbon incense) are particularly calming and have been used in religious rituals for thousands of years. It’s no wonder sacks of the resin appear in the murals on the walls of the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who reigned Egypt in around 480BC.

Frankincense essential oil is a popular choice for meditators as it’s a potent natural antidepressant, sedative and analgesic that can relieve stress, anxiety and depression. It also has antimicrobial properties, so it’s useful for treating respiratory issues. It’s also a great addition to cancer treatments and helps to reduce inflammation in the joints and muscles.

Myrrh essential oil has a sweet, spicy and woody aroma that can help to balance emotions and boost self-esteem. It’s also a powerful anti-aging oil that can treat acne, promote cell regeneration and strengthen the immune system. It’s important to note that myrrh is a sensitizing oil, so it’s not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Lavender aroma oil incense sticks soothe the body, mind and spirit and can be helpful with sleep problems, such as insomnia. It’s also a great oil to use for emotional healing as it relieves anxiety, sadness, fear and frustration. It also boosts your mood, lifts your spirits and makes you feel more cheerful.

You can make your own incense using essential oil at home by mixing it with denatured alcohol. You’ll need 1 part essential oil and 2 parts alcohol, which can be purchased from a local craft shop or ordered online. Pour the mixture into a container and then place your incense stick blanks into it to soak. Then, let them dry before packaging them for sale. You can also buy incense sticks pre-made that are scented with a variety of essential oil blends. We recommend choosing one that’s formulated for meditation, such as our Pinyon Natural Incense, which has a smoky and coniferous blend to help you find your center and calm your mind.