Mortars & Pestles

A mortar & pestle is a two-piece tool consisting of a bowl (the mortar) and a short club-like wand (the pestle) — one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring instruments. Dating back thousands of years, mortars and pestles were essential to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, used to grind grains, prepare medicines, and mix cosmetics. Their design has evolved over the millennia, but their purpose remains unchanged.

In your practice, use a mortar & pestle to grind dried herbs and resins into powder for a smoother burning incense experience — and taking that time to grind your herbs is also a great opportunity to add intentional energy into your workings!