Handmade Incense with Natural Botanicals: Arborvitae Leaf, "Forest Breath" Cones - A Therapeutic Blend for Space Purification

In Taiwan, **Arborvitae** is often treated as just a landscape plant. In modern times, it's primarily used in hair and scalp care. In ancient times, monks would create "Bai Zi Xiang" (cedar nut incense) from its leaves and fruits. That faint woody scent could calm the mind. For the Arborvitae leaves collected this time, I specifically steeped them for seven days in **10-year-aged 58% Kinmen Kaoliang Commemorative Liquor** and **Yilan Millet Wine**. This allows the essential oils, resins, and volatile oils within the leaves to slowly release, making the aroma even more "bright" and "sweetly fragrant." This is a botanical recipe from ancient times. When you light it, you may inadvertently find resonance with others present in the space—perhaps a practitioner, an apothecary, or an incense maker, all meeting within the same wisp of smoke. ✨ This is our closest encounter with the ancients, a journey back to the mountains and forests, and back to the heart. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54956748374_3e707edb64_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54956816050_7d80c5b96a_b.jpg **Ingredients**: Aged Sandalwood (Li Shan), Agarwood (Kalimantan), Arborvitae Leaves, Ambergris **Scent Type**: Backflow Incense Cones / Tower Incense **Weight**: Each cone weighs approximately 2.3g±0.1 (due to being purely handmade, the shape and size of each piece will vary slightly) **🌿 Aroma**: The initial notes carry a subtle smokiness, later evolving into a sweet, cool forest scent, as if you were immersed in the shrubbery of Taiwan's Dongyang Mountain National Forest. (Burning two cones simultaneously will enhance the forest aroma.) **⚠️ Precautions**: 1. Ensure good ventilation when in use; avoid enclosed spaces. 2. Store tower incense in a dry environment to prevent moisture from affecting its aroma and future use. 3. Always burn incense within a heat-resistant holder, keeping it away from flammable materials. 4. Do not leave burning incense unattended for extended periods. 5. Before use in environments with pregnant women, infants, or pets, please assess suitability. 6. This product is a handmade incense made from natural herbs and botanicals. Its aroma is delicate and soft; it is recommended to experience it with a calm and mindful rhythm.