Incense Ash | Miyako Hai White Ash by Shoyeido

Incense Ash - Miyako Hai White Ash by Shoyeido

Use Ash in Incense bowls when you are using the Indirect method of burning or heating aromatic materials (such as resins and wood-chips). Fill a bowl 2/3 full with this ash, light a Charcoal brick (available here at Vectis Karma), placing this on top of the ash. You may now drop/lay aromatic material's on top of the glowing charcoal, so they burn and release their fragrance. 

For a slower and more controlled aromatic release, you may bury the glowing charcoal brick under the surface of the ash and place a Mica screen above this. You then place your aromatic materials on this mica (fine mesh) screen - this is the indirect heating method.

The Ash dissipates the heat evenly out from the charcoal and protects the bowl it sits within. Still be mindful of the type of bowl you use - ceramic and cast iron are best - avoid plastic!