Non-combustible incense

Kyphi

Kyphi (the greek name of the incense known to the Egyptians as Kapet) was the most prized blend of incense in Ancient Egypt. In Heliopolis, Kyphi was burned in the evening to honour Ra and the Pyramid Texts (the world´s oldest religious text) confirmed that the pharaoh would be able to enjoy Kyphi incense in the afterlife.However, Kyphi incense was not only prized for its aroma, it was thought to enhance meditation, aid sleep, and has been claimed to cause vivid dreams. Furthermore, it was an antiseptic and an antidote for a number of different poisons.

The Greek physician Dioscorides recorded one recipie for Kyphi incense in his book "Materia Medica" and Manetho reputedly composed a book named "Preparation of Kyphi Recipes", but unfortunately no copies of this book have ever been found.

There are a number of different recipies recorded in inscription (for example in the temples of Edfu and Philae) and on papyrus (such as the Ebers Papyrus) with anywhere from twelve to over fifty ingredients. The Edfu text involves blending and aging of sixteen ingredients in a specific order over sixteen days. The incense was formed into small balls which were placed onto hot coals to release the aroma.

Kyphi has an intoxicating full-bodied aroma with a hint of sweetness and spice. It is both relaxing and refreshing and has a sensual warmth.

Find out more about the ingredients in Kyphi.

Loose Kyphi Incense

This loose mixture combines twelve of the classic ingredients of Kyphi incense, including Frankincense, Benzoin, Myrrh, Juniper, Galangal, Cedar, Calamus Root, Cassia and Mastic.

Kyphi Incense Pellets

This recipe is adapted from that recorded in the Edfu Temple inscription. The sixteen ingredients were added over sixteen days and have been mixed and formed into small incense pellets for burning in the traditional manner.

Set

Our incense dedicated to Set is a spicy, woody blend of Juniper, Cassia, Benzoin and Cedar. The aroma is very masculine with a spicy hint of citrus from the juniper and cedar, a warm rich scent from the cassia and a clean balsamic vanilla aroma from the benzoin.

All of our loose incense and pellet incense is made from pure raw materials and has no burning agents or additives added to the mix.

The incense can be burned on charcoal discs placed either on a fireproof dish or in a charcoal burner. You can also use an "incense oven" (a tray suspended over a candle much like a standard oil burner). Finally, you can burn the incense on makko powder by laying a trail of makko in non-combustible sand and sprinkling the loose incense (or placing the pellet) onto the makko once it has been lit (although this is less effective for pellets).

Please take care when lighting and burning incense.

We are happy to accept orders from outside the UK. Unfortunately, we must make a small extra charge of £4.00 to cover the increased cost of postage.