This post is inspired by Question #7 from this list.

I don’t use many herbs. I’m certainly not the kind of witch who is a genius at tinctures. About the only time I use raw herbs would be burning some purifying herbs — such as lemongrass — to ritually cleanse an area. Or I might drop some raw dragon’s blood, myrrh, and/or frankincense (I guess resins count as herbs, yes?) on a charcoal brick as an offering to the Divine.

Joe and I also both like to use stick incense — which is often based on herbs — when we meditate or offer devotions. Favorites there include sandalwood, amber (I think I’m really pushing the definition of “herb” with that one), and dragon’s blood. There are also a few incense sticks we like that are a mix of different herbs that I couldn’t necessarily identify.