Place a small amount in a heatproof bowl. Ignite the incense carefully, allow the flames to burn for a few moments and then gently blow to a smolder. Wave the scented smoke to activate yourself and space.
For a longer burn, larger spaces or big group ceremonies: Loose incense can be placed on a charcoal disk. This can burn for over an hour, monitor carefully and top-up if needed.
Charcoal Disc instructions:
It is best to hold the charcoal discs with a small pair of tongs (can hold with your finger but be careful). Hover the disc over the tip of a flame, a lit candle is best, (as the Shemana Charcoal discs are 100% natural and don't contain a chemical ignition agent, it may take a little while, be patient, yes, you're doing it right)
Wait until you can feel heat from the edge you are lighting (don't directly touch it!) Place charcoal disc on a heatproof dish (for extra insolation put sand or ash in the dish or use the specially designed, insulated Sheman incense pot)
The heat will begin to slowly spread across the disc, you can gently blow to accelerate. Place a small pinch of loose incense on top of where the disc is hot (you don't have to wait till the whole disc is completely hot, just a quarter will get it going) and allow the incense to smoke and smoulder. Tend the incense like you would a fire, move the ash aside and top up with fresh loose incense as required.
Keep lid on and store in a cool, dry place. Burn responsibly, Never leave flame unattended.
