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Laha and Dar are very similar to Makko and can be used
in the same fashion: the making of incense sticks and cones or
the burning of 'incense trails'.
Laha and
Dar are both binders used in the making of traditional Nepali
and Tibetan incense. Like Makko, it is almost odorless, and
burns just as easily.
Our
Laha and Dar is less than 1/3 of the cost of Makko making it
a very economical alternative to using Makko. For 'die-hard'
Makko users, a mixture of Laha or Dar and Makko can stretch the
Makko, actually making it less expensive.
Just like Makko, Laha and Dar have water soluble adhesive properties
(for use in making incense sticks and cones), an almost odorless
characteristic
that seems to be entirely lost when mixed and burned with
other ingredients, and the ability to burn smoothly
and evenly.
Our
Laha and Dar is 'baby powder' fine; perfect for blending into
your favorite incense recipe.
Essence
of the Ages® is the only supplier in the US
of these precious ingredients from Nepal!
Hi!
 Just
wanted to drop you a line and let you know
the very first time I used the dar (for making
incense) it came out perfect! Same with the
laha! I only made simple things using allspice
as the main scent for one, and cinnamon for
the second. I used a rose hydrosol for the
fluidbase. It coned up very well, stood straight
for the dry and burns effortlessly! The scent
was smooth and sweet. It's so nice not to use
charcoal or potassium nitrate! Thanks
again for providing such wonderful products!
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DAR can
be mixed with any kind of Laha in any
proportion. In Nepal the people use Dar more to make cones,
called pyramids. Dar is dryer than Laha and this means
it is not as flexible, therefore the reason it is better for
cones. Dar burns at a low temperature, which makes it
perfect for burning loose incense or for use in 'incense
trails'.
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