Joss Powder

This is one of the most popular incense “binders” in the world.  Although it’s sometimes called “makko” (which just means “incense powder”) or “jiggit” or “jiggat”, most incense makers know it as “joss powder”.  It is the bark from a tree (litsea glutinosa) that grows throughout Asia.  It is favored as an incense “binder” (a type of glue that holds incense sticks and cones together) because it not only binds, but it also serves as a “base” for your incense, to help it burn better.

Much like tabu no ki, joss powder has virtually no scent of its own, so it won’t harm the scent of the aromatic herbs and resins you add to your incense.  With joss powder from The Incense Dragon, you can just add a few of your favorite ground herbs, woods, resins, or spice to a small amount of the powder and then blend with water.  You can then roll your incense mix into incense sticks, cones, backflow cones, or other shapes.  Let your incense dry for a week in a dark, cool place and it will be ready to burn!  You can use herbs and spices from your kitchen cabinet or add more exotic aromatics from around the world.  You’re only limited by your imagination.

How about a recipe?  Mix 1 tablespoon of joss powder with ¼ teaspoon powdered frankincense and 6 ml of water.  Roll into your favorite form of incense and enjoy!

The Incense Dragon’s joss powder is completely natural.  It is free of scented materials, DPG, potassium nitrate, and synthetic ingredients.  It is ethically and sustainably harvested and packed by hand for you to enjoy.  Each packet contains 4 ounces of finely powdered, excellent grade jiggit powder.  Making natural incense has never been easier.