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Makko
(Tabu no ki) and how to use it
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Makko really
just means "Incense Powder," but when we refer
to Makko we are talking about a specific incense powder
called Tabu no ki. It is the bark of an evergreen tree
that grows
in Southeast Asia, the Machillus Thunbergii tree.
Makko is used as a base to smolder incense ingredients over,
rather than using charcoal. Makko is every economical for everyday
burning.
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Makko
comes in four grades. The higher grades have less aroma than
the lower grades. We
are pleased to be able to carry the highest grade of Makko
available, from the Baieido company in Japan. All natural,
no fillers.
What makes this
powder so special is: 1.) Its water soluble adhesive properties
(for use in making
incense sticks and cones); 2.) An almost odorless characteristic
that seems to be entirely lost when mixed and burned with
other ingredients, and 3.) Its abilities to burn smoothly
and evenly. Try
our Makko and you will never go back to charcoal burning
again!
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Makko is
easy to use! Follow the images and explanations for the proper
method to use for loose incense burning.
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Gather
together your Koh press (on the left), the makko, and a small
utensil for spooning the makko |
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1.) An incense
bowl is filled with white rice ash, which is compacted by tapping
lightly on the bottom of the bowl. An indentation is made in
the ash with a "U" shaped koh press. If a koh press
is not available you can use any small object that will leave
a straight line or "U" shaped impression in the ash. |
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2.) Press
into ash to make an indentation roughly about 1/2 inch deep
x 1/2 inch wide. |
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3.) Makko
powder is used to fill the entire indentation. |
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4.) Again
the koh press or its substitute is used to lightly compact
the makko. |
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5.) Light
one end of a small piece of an incense stick, about 3/4" long,
and stick into one end of the line of compacted makko and let
burn. |
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6.) Once
the makko is burning you can sprinkle your incense mixture
or ingredient directly on top of the burning makko. As the
makko trail burns, place additional incense on the portion
of makko that is burning. |
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