Garuda Trading

A Himalayan incense of the finest quality. Prepared entirely by hand from Himalayan and Indian natural herbs, plant resins and spices. Includes the prized gugul resin and red and white sandalwood.

This is how Himalayan herbal incense should smell! For those who are unfamiliar with Tibetan and Himalayan incense, it is important to point out that creating a good smell is not the only reason to burn incense. We feel the effect incense has on your body, mind and environment are just as important. The first time you burn this incense we encourage you to light a stick and leave the room for 15 minutes. When you return this will allow you to appreciate this incense more fully. 

Why should you burn Garuda Incense?

• This is a traditional natural fragrance that makes a wonderful offering to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharmapalas. Tibetans believe that special herbal blends when burnt will attract deities and divine beings. It also pleases beings who inhabit the environment such as Nagas. Garuda Incense is perfect for making those special shrine or puja offerings.

• 100% natural medicinal grade ingredients. This is an incense for those who appreciate the purity of their herbs, spices and plant resins. Only the finest ingredients make it into our blends.
  

• Prepared entirely by hand using traditional methods. These are hand rolled sticks (approx 10 cm in length) that have a slow burn time (approx 1 hour).

• Purifies the environment from negative influences.

• Cleanses the air of unwanted smells and stagnant energy.

• Relaxes the mind, creating the right conditions for an open and spacious meditation session.

• Relieves anxiety, stress and depression.

• Has a calming effect but leaves you feeling awake and grounded.

• Includes gugul that has long been prized in Tibet and India for its medicinal properties. It is interesting to note that gugul is also related to the Arabian and African Myrrh tree. Gugul is also burnt to ward off negative energies.
  

• Our herbal formula includes amongst others: red and white sandalwood, amber resin and green and black cardamom.

• The smell is not overpowering like many other types of incense in the marketplace.

• We do not use bamboo splints.

• The incense sticks come in a gorgeous hand made lokta paper box. This is screen printed with a Double Vajra design, which can be re-used for storing other items. Each box is cellophane wrapped which means the incense remains as fresh as the day it was made.