Cleansing incenses purge negativity with smoke, leaving an environment or body spiritually clean. Ingredients are often chosen for their known purgative effects, or for their strong scent–as it is believed that devils are chased away by certain odors.

The following recipes are best burned on a charcoal.

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Holy Breath
Incense

Mix equal parts:

Crushed Camphor
Hyssop
Lemongrass

The camphor used here is the type commonly found in squares, such as are placed around one’s yard to keep deer away. Devils dislike it too.

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Sedona Wind
Incense

1 part ground Rosemary
1 part ground White Sage
2 parts ground Frankincense

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