2 tablespoon gum tragacanth---this ignites the incense

1 tablespoon gum benzoin

1 tablespoon charcoal--buy the capsules and open them up or buy incense charcoal and powder it yourself--charcoal keeps it burning

1 teaspoon potassium nitrate (also called saltpeter)

1 teaspoon essential oils-can mix if you like-your choice

4 tablespoons water

Mix all the powers together, add essential oils and enough water to make a paste. Form this paste into small cones or wrap a lavender twig with the paste, or a small stick of some sort. Set aside to dry for a few days on a piece of wax paper. Later, wrap in a circuliar piece of netting and tie with a ribbon and add to a herbal gift basket!