Natural Lavender Incense Sticks

Ingredients and Tools

• 10-14 dried lavender stems (flowers removed)   
• 1 Tablespoon saltpeter (potassium nitrate)    
• 1 cup warm water    

Directions

1. Soak lavender stems (or sage) in a saltpeter and warm water solution for about ½ hour.   
2. Remove lavender stems and dry completely.    
   
3. When lit, the lavender stems will burn like an incense stick.