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Incense guide
What Is Halmaddi?
A plain-language answer from the makers of Aadhya incense and dhoop.
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Quick answer
What Is Halmaddi?
Halmaddi is a natural resin tapped from the Ailanthus malabarica tree of the Western Ghats. In South Indian hand-rolled incense it binds the paste to the stick and adds a soft, sweet, honeyed note, which is why halmaddi incense often feels slightly soft to the touch.
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Why it is used
- It binds wood powder and fragrance into a workable paste.
- It burns cleanly and evenly.
- It adds a gentle, honeyed sweetness.
- It is a hallmark of traditional masala incense such as nag champa.
In Aadhya incense
Our hand-rolled sticks are made from split bamboo, wood powder, natural halmaddi resin and fragrance oils, without charcoal or synthetic fixatives.
Frequently asked questions
Why are some incense sticks slightly sticky?
Halmaddi resin can keep hand-rolled sticks a little soft or tacky, especially in warm weather.
Is halmaddi natural?
Yes, it is a tree resin.
Do all incense sticks contain halmaddi?
No; many machine-made and dipped sticks use charcoal and synthetic binders instead.
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