Baieido Japanese Incense
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|  | | Baieido is a Japanese incense company, established in 1657 and located in Sakai. They are especially known for their broad range of Aloeswood based fragrances - so descriptors such as deep, warm and spicy all come to mind when burning many of their products. |
The name "Baieidō" is derived from the three characters Bai, Ei, and Dō, where:
- Bai means "Plum Tree"
- Ei means "Prosperity"
- Dō means "Shrine or Store"
Baieido is recognised as one of the highest quality incense manufacturers in the world today blending the finest aromatic woods and resins to produce a natural, mild, low-smoke incense stick of superb quality and aroma. | |  |
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Key to many of the Baieido range of incense is the use of Aloeswood as a significant ingredient. Known by numerous names, including Agarwood (in Asia), Eagle-wood in Europe and Jinkō in Japan - this should not be confused with the totally unrelated Aloe plant, associated with Aloe Vera (a common ingredient in pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products). Agarwood is sourced from a limited number of trees within the Aquilaria and Gyrinops geniuses.
For further clarity, 'Aloeswood' refers to a resin that develops in trees that have been infected by a particular fungus, rather than the entire wood of the tree. Once infected, the tree produces a resin to protect itself against the fungus. This resulting resin is the 'Aloeswood' - known generally in Japan as 'Jinkō' and 'Kyara' in the most special/premium/rare versions. Prior to infection, the heartwood is relatively light and pale in colour; however, as the infection progresses, the tree produces a dark aromatic resin in response to the attack, which results in a very dense, dark, resin embedded heartwood. A steam distillation process is used to extract the Aloeswood essential oils from the infected heartwood. |
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Key to the majority of the Baieido range of incense is the use of Aloeswood as a key ingredient. Known by numerous names, including Agarwood (in Asia), Eagle-wood in Europe and Jinkō in Japan - this should not be confused with the totally unrelated Aloe plant, associated with Aloe Vera (a common ingredient in pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products). Agarwood is sourced from a limited number of trees within the Aquilaria and Gyrinops geniuses.
For further clarity, 'Agarwood' refers to a resin that develops in trees that have been infected by a particular fungus, rather than the entire wood of the tree. Once infected, the tree produces a resin to protect itself against the fungus. This resulting resin is the 'Agarwood' - known generally in Japan as 'Jinkō' and 'Kyara' in the most special/premium/rare versions. Prior to infection, the heartwood is relatively light and pale in colour; however, as the infection progresses, the tree produces a dark aromatic resin in response to the attack, which results in a very dense, dark, resin embedded heartwood. A steam distillation process is used to extract the Aloeswood essential oils from the infected heartwood.
Six types of Aloeswood have been historically identified by Baieido through the centuries - with them sitting under the category name of 'Rikkoku'. The literal translation of Rikkoku is 'Six Countries' - referring to the six countries or sources for Aloeswood by the company. These are:
- Kyara - from Vietnam, and considered the best/most superior as an incense ingredient
- Manaban - sourced throughout SE Asia
- Sasora - originally coming from Assam in India
- Rakoku - from Thailand and Laos
- Sumontara - from Sumatra in Indonesia
- Managa - from Malacca in Malaysia
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| Vectis Karma stock an extensive range of quality Japanese Incense. |
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Our Baieido range of incense
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Original Kobunkoku (Plum, Sandalwood & herbs)
Large box and long, medium and short rolls
From £3.50 to £19.95
| | From Baieido's Modern Floral range
Kokonoe (Narcissus)
£10.00
| | Shukohoku - premium quality
Two options to choose from
£36.00 & £49.99
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Kaden Kobunkoku (Plum with Aloeswood)
Sticks in a box
£19.95
| | Kaiunkoh (Good Fortune) Incense
Roll of sticks in a box
£14.95
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