SWIFTLITE CHARCOAL Discs Made in England Top Grade BULK

SWIFT LITE
Charcoal Discs
Made in England

You are purchasing ONE Complete Box of TEN ROLLS,
each containing 
TEN CHARCOAL DISCS
in a foil packet.

(Please visit our Store for other SMUDGE, HERBS & RESIN varieties.)

 

Each disc will burn for approx. one hour - the box lasts 100 hours!!

Charcoal tablets are used for smudging with resin incenses such as Copal, Frankincense and Myrrh. Hold a match to one edge of a tablet until it begins sputtering, then set on a charcoal burner, or else a flat rock or bowl of sand and allow it to smoulder for 5-10 minutes before adding the resins.

Swift Lite Charcoal tablets are self-lighting and long-burning mini charcoal tablets.  Swift Lite is a top quality brand - they light easily, burn evenly, stay lit and do not splutter or explode.

Charcoal is necessary for burning resin incense. These are packaged in a foil wrapped tube of 10 discs.

The disc has a concave indentation at the top to hold the resin. Self-Lighting Charcoal means that it will light with a single match - when touched with a match, it begins to sparkle as it lights itself.

To light Charcoal, place the round side down on a fire proof surface, ideally one specially designed for Charcoal such as the burners we have in our Store. Charcoal gets extremely hot and can break or damage surfaces not designed for it. Hold a match to the edge of the charcoal until it begins to sparkle. The sparkling will continue across the charcoal - if it does not, use additional matches until it does. Once the charcoal is lit, incense can be placed on the top. The incense will melt and smoke will form, releasing the scent into the air. Additional incense can be added if desired.

The charcoal will turn ash grey as it burns. Even if the charcoal is grey, it still may be hot. Make sure it is completely cooled before discarding used charcoal.

A few pieces of resin or incense are placed on top of the hot charcoal. The heat of the charcoal causes the resin to melt, then vaporize, creating an extraordinarily fragrant, powerful, rich, and enchanting smoke that is used for ritual purification and cleansing. A little goes a long way.

To use incense, ignite a charcoal tablet and place in a heat-proof container. If preferred, the incense chunks can be ground to a fine powder and sprinkled on the glowing tablet.

~Warnings~

Do not hold the tablet in your hand when lit!
When the tablet has been lit, do not handle it, as it will cause a burn.
Do not dispose of the ash remains in a waste paper bin, as this may cause a fire.
Do not hold the tablet in your hand when lighting or when burning.

SWIFT-LITE CHARCOAL TABLETS

The Swift-Lite Charcoal Company Ltd. is the leading European and the only UK manufacturer of charcoal tablets for smoking and incense burning. Established in 1925 and specializing in the manufacture of tablets for over 45 years, they export tablets to many countries.

Swift-Lite charcoal tablets burn evenly, light easily and do not explode. Quality is consistent due to a stringent quality control process.

Burning herbs and incenses is a sacred practice in many traditions. In Native American traditions, this practice is called "smudging."  Smudging can take many forms. Sometimes herbs are bundled and allowed to dry. These are called "smudge sticks." Some herbs can be braided, such as Sweetgrass. The main idea behind burning the herbs is to release their energy and fragrance. The Native Americans believe that negativity attaches to the smoke and the smoke carries the negativity away. Sacred Herbs Soon after human beings discovered how to make fire we began to notice that when different things burned they produced aromatic smoke. As herbs, roots, resins, and barks are changed from their physical form (of this world) they are changed by the element of fire into smoke (spirit world form). This transformation is evidence of the spirit within substances. Throughout human history, aromatic plants have been used in the daily activities of people from every culture. As time has passed, this connection between people and plants is being forgotten. We are drifting further and further away from the ways that connect us to the plant and animal spirits with whom we share the earth. We are losing our understanding of the physical things around us that connect us to the spirit of life. People who respect the ways of the Shaman understand that the influence of plant medicine is very real in their daily lives.

	Commonly, Sage, Sweetgrass and/or Cedar are burned to purify yourself, your space and your spiritual or healing tools. After lighting the smudge, hold it near your heart. Fan the smoke over your body by first bringing it towards the heart, then inhaling, and pulling it up over the head. You can also burn herbs during healing work and prayer. This helps you connect to your Higher Power. To purify your space, fan the smoke around the space and into the corners, moving stagnant energies. The act of smudging is done with a bowl or Abalone Shell with the appropriate herbs directly lit or burned on a coal or Charcoal Tablet. When using charcoal tablets the bowl or shell should be filled with sand or a flat stone to prevent over-heating the container. Smudging is also done with herbs tied in bundles called Smudge Sticks. In either case the smoke is "washed" over the person or object with a Feather or by fanning the smoke with one’s hand. To smudge, your will need your herbs, a container, and maybe charcoal. (This method utilizes charcoal.) Ceramic and glass bowls work well. Place a layer of soil, sand or salt in the bottom of your container for insulation, then add your charcoal and herbs. Most people use prepared, quick-lighting charcoal.  WARNING: The burning charcoal and herbs can heat the container up enough to scorch the surface on which it is resting or the hand holding it. Light your charcoal tablet and place it in your container. Sprinkle the herbs onto the charcoal, a little at a time.  If you prefer to light your whole bundle or braid, hold it in a candle flame until the smudge glows red. Blow out the flame. It should smoulder at least a few minutes. You'll need a bowl to catch the hot ashes. They will eventually go out by themselves. Caution: Burning excessive amounts of smudge or excessive burning of smudge can lead to respiratory problems.   Avoid burning smudge in the same room as infants, around anyone who is pregnant or suffering from respiratory problems, or around those who have asthma or respiratory allergies. Never leave burning smudge, charcoal, candles or fires unattended.
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