The pinon pine tree reaches heights of 12 to 30 feet tall, and is the state tree of New Mexico. Pinon pine needles were widely used by Native Americans, particularly during ceremonial purposes. When burned on hot coals in sweat lodge sessions, they release a purifying scent.

Used in incense, these pine needles have a distinctive clean and sweet smell that resonates with a feeling of being out in a natural wooded area. The scent can refresh the body, mind and spirit, clear the head and aid the release of a bleak outlook.