India is a land of smells. And as soon as you step onto the plane, a stream of smells will follow you always and everywhere. Where do so many rich aromas come from that it is impossible to hide from in any corner of India? It's all because of Indian incense.

Where is incense used?

Local residents have been using incense in their lives for many years. Previously, they were used for various rituals and ceremonies in the form of roots, leaves, fragrant flowers, essential oils, and also cake. They were thrown into the sacred fire to appease the gods and goddesses.

They cleansed the space of their homes with incense. They were also used in healing in ancient times. It would seem, what could be the benefit of aromas? In fact, they have a very beneficial effect on the human body, but not like drugs. Yes, scent alone cannot cure an advanced cold or intestinal problems, not to mention more serious diseases such as heart disease, liver disease, lung disease and many others.

When buying Indian incense, you should take into account their quality; do not think that if they are from India, then they are of the highest quality. But if we are talking about high-quality aromas, then we can emphasize that they still have some effect.

The harm and benefits of Indian incense, what you need to consider when purchasing

So, what are the benefits of incense sticks? Indian incense exudes incredible exotic scents. It can be a pleasant, soft aroma of vanilla, or musk, sweet, spicy, mint, fresh, a huge number of them.

Modern manufacturers have made sure that people can choose the scent they like when purchasing. By filling the room with the aroma of your loved one, incense creates a pleasant atmosphere. They cleanse the mind, put thoughts in order, restore, calm, and create a spirit of peace.

But do not forget that Indian incense can also cause harm to your body. If, when purchasing incense, you did not take into account their quality, the result will not be long in coming. Low-quality sticks emit a too strong aroma that can be felt without opening the package. Of course, it is not advisable to buy such a product, since the incense probably contains artificial flavors.

Ideally, high-quality incense is made from natural ingredients such as oils, aromatic herbs, flowers, spices, roots, and tree leaves.

Hence, of course, the conclusion is that you should not buy sticks with scents such as strawberry, vanilla or rose.

Such Indian incense can lead to respiratory diseases, headaches, and also cause allergies and disrupt your sleep. Allergies can also be caused by using them too often. So don't overdo it.

Of course, the main indicator when buying incense sticks will be their price. Aroma sticks with a low price tag, of course, they leave much to be desired, because they contain artificial flavors. It is also worth considering that incense comes with a base in the form of a bamboo stick, and without a base. Baseless ones are much better because they give off a clean, natural scent.

Types of Incense

There are different types of incense and so are the methods of their production. There are both traditional and modern. It depends on this where and how they will be used.

1. Indian incense with bamboo base. These are the most common types. They consist of a bamboo stick and a mixture of coal dust and sometimes some herbs. Of course, this type of sticks is not of particular quality and is used in bad-smelling, dirty rooms. In addition, charcoal incense produces too much smoke, which often distorts the aroma we were expecting to smell.
2. Wood incense. They are closer to natural ones and in their production they often use natural oils. They have a distinct floral scent. Most often, such Indian incense is used in temples.
3. Baseless. A positive quality of this type is, of course, the absence of a bamboo base. The aroma is clean and natural. Unlike other species, they are very fragile.
4. Plasticine Indian incense. They are very popular in India as they emit an intense aroma and can fumigate large areas. The downside is that they smoke a lot.

Today, the use of incense in the life of Indians is considered ordinary, just like sleeping and eating. And what to hide, we all understand perfectly well that the aroma of incense perfectly covers the unpleasant smell that is present on the streets of India.

Why can aromas have such a pronounced positive effect on energy and physiology? It turns out there is nothing surprising in this. Plants always have a large supply of vital energy, allowing them to adapt to unfavorable environmental conditions. The same potential of life force is inherent in all objects of the world around us. Through smell, their energy and qualities are transmitted to us, and this influence can work wonders. Volatile aromatic compounds, penetrating into the aura, eliminate its starvation, immune deficiency, promote wound healing, redistribution and harmonization of energy, clarification and densification of the etheric body. Moreover, they have a huge positive impact on physiological health as well as human emotions. Fragrances can help restore the aura, gain a taste for goodness and justice, and eliminate complexes and anger. The choice of incense aroma is made according to the body type (called Prakriti in Ayurveda). If incense is used to achieve therapeutic treatment, then the current imbalance of the doshas (called vikriti in Ayurveda) is also eliminated. After considering both Prakriti and Vikriti, the selection of the appropriate fragrance can be made.

Ayurvedic incense is made from various herbs, wood parts of some aromatic trees and some special resins. More than 100 of these aromatic substances can be used for one type of incense. There are various incense, and accordingly, methods for classifying them. This is due to both the wide variety of varieties and the wide range of their applications. Typically, incense is distinguished by place of production, by appearance, according to composition and purpose.

The composition of incense sticks is divided into two parts: the base and the filler oil. And the bases, in turn, can also be divided into two types: coal bases and “masala” (a mixture of fine chip dust or crushed aromatic plants). Charcoal-based incense has a bright black color. They are good because when burned, the coal does not produce odor impurities, and the stick strictly emits the aroma of the filler oil. This is very beneficial when selectively influencing certain body systems. Masala incense sticks come in a variety of shades, from light beige to dark brown. During combustion, the smell depends not only on the filler oil, but also on the composition of the base. It is wrong to think that the quality of the stick depends on the color of the stick and that black sticks are chemical and light sticks are natural. The main thing for incense is the quality of the filler oil, as well as the quality of the “masala” in the case of light sticks.

Incense, and they are also called agarbatti, are divided into groups according to their properties:

• Stimulants- increase concentration, improve memory, eliminate depression, give vigor and efficiency. These include aromas of cedar, lemongrass, lemon, fennel, mandarin, orange, patchouli, cinnamon, rosemary, rhododendron, magnolia, camphor and sandalwood.
• Adaptogens- normalize the functioning of the nervous system, increase communication skills. Mint, lavender, savory, laurel, jasmine, rose, myrrh, oregano, almond.
• Calming- used for mental and physical fatigue, stress, depression. Chamomile, geranium, neroli, lemon balm, sandalwood, vaginal, tea tree, incense, lotus, orchid, marjoram.
• Protect- energy vampirism, envy, ill will
• Restore aura: jasmine, lemon balm, almond, sage, cloves, rose, opium, rosemary, juniper, incense, lemon. In cold weather, it is recommended to use: eucalyptus, almond, cinnamon, geranium, camphor, rose, aphrodesia. In the warm season: sandalwood, incense, hyacinth, violet, magnolia, lemon, bergamot, lavender. The strongest aphrodisiac is musk.

Types of incense. Based on herbs and wood from wooden trees Sticks - basic, with a thin twig inside (made in India), and baseless (made in Nepal, Tibet) Cones - for faster fumigation, the burning intensity increases exponentially. Spirals - burns in a spiral, creates an energy column to send signals to the deities Oil from flowers and aromatic plants. Natural oil It is extracted with great difficulty and very low efficiency: for example, to obtain 1 kg of rose oil, it is necessary to lime 3 tons of brutally killed rose petals. Sandalwood oil can be obtained by distillation. In ancient times, a large gold coin was paid for each drop of such oil. Sang is a 100% natural powder of resinous plants and herbs. It is poured in a heap and, quickly, decisively, fills the air with a strong aroma. Used less frequently, mainly for religious rituals among Buddhists, Hindu Christians and other Hare Krishnas. Indian ritual incense, which is used, for example, when consuming ayahuasca. They are baseless pressed mixtures of dry substances. They mainly consist of Copal (resin from the Burserae tree), but you can also find variations where the main component is Palo Santo. Most often produced in Latin American countries. How to choose and buy incense? First of all, you need to determine for what purpose you want to buy incense.

For daily use at home Many types of incense are suitable. The most common Indian incense sticks are bamboo-based: they are inexpensive, easily accessible, and the palette of their aromas is endlessly varied. You can read more about Indian incense in the article in the “Incense from India” section. Less known, but have the same qualities as Indian and some Thai incense. Chinese incense for daily use home use are created, as a rule, taking into account the principles of Feng Shui, have a deep aroma with subtle shades, and have a harmonizing effect on the atmosphere of the house. Chinese incense takes the form of thin, long, often colored baseless sticks. The most exquisite and rare home incense in Russia is Japanese incense. In Japan, making incense is as much an art as the tea ceremony, calligraphy, or ekibana. Japanese incense is a thin, colored baseless stick that has a variety of aromas, including both traditional and complex, distinctive aromatic bouquets. Among Japanese incense there are special incense for sensitive people, with a particularly delicate and light aroma. If you don’t know which incense to choose for your home, try recognized “family” aromas that improve mutual understanding between family members and create the energy of warmth, comfort, and light in the house: jasmine, orange, musk, tangerine, coconut, incense, lemon , sandalwood, myrrh, and mixtures of these scents.

For gifts buy Gift Baskets incense, or rare and original incense. However, a couple of elegant packages of inexpensive incense sticks can be very useful, as a pleasant addition to another, main gift. Incense is one of the most universal and “win-win” gifts, but when selecting it, it is important to take into account the interests of the person to whom your gift is intended, so that it is liked and remembered for a long time. Admirers of the mystical heritage of the East can be given Tibetan incense in a beautiful gift package, such as “Relaxence”, “Manjrushri”, or “Nagarjuna”, or a set of several types of Tibetan incense. Connoisseurs of Japanese culture will love real Japanese incense, especially since it is quite difficult to buy them in Russia. If the preferences of the recipient of the gift are unknown, then a woman can safely give incense with floral aromas - such an “aromatic bouquet” is as universal as a bouquet of fresh flowers. For a man, incense with discreet, “woody” aromas (pine, “dragon’s blood”, sandalwood, etc.) is suitable. A universal gift - incense with “delicious” smells: chocolate, coffee, coconut, vanilla, tangerine, cinnamon, and others. If you give incense, do not forget to give a stand for it at the same time - this will add completeness to the gift and demonstrate your attention and care. It is especially important to add a stand to a gift with Tibetan incense: their sticks are quite thick and require a special stand, which not every home has. For Japanese and Chinese incense, a stand is usually (but not always) included, and is in a package with incense sticks.

To accompany spiritual practices and meditations Tibetan and Nepalese incense is ideal. Since ancient times, they have been created as a means of healing the body and spirit, therefore they contain exclusively natural, often very rare components that have powerful healing and sacred properties. The aroma of Tibetan and Nepalese incense is never sweet or “perfumy” - it is a restrained, noble and pure aroma of plants growing in the harsh climate of Tibet. Also, some Chinese and Japanese incense, especially “temple” and sandalwood sticks, are suitable for creating an atmosphere conducive to meditation. Among other types of incense, those most often recommended for meditation are aromas that allow you to enrich your spirit and energy, and achieve a harmonious fusion with the outside world. These are sandalwood, myrrh, pine, incense, musk, neroli, juniper, rose, rhododendron.

For rituals. In almost all traditions, burning incense is an integral part of any magical action. Incense is selected depending on the task and the tradition in which the practice is carried out. For example, if a ritual is being done for a love relationship, then aphrodisiac aromas will be appropriate: ylang-ylang, rose, vetiver, jasmine, musk and others, but for a cleansing ritual they will not be suitable, but sage, incense, juniper will be needed... Interestingly, some aromas have such a pronounced effect that they are used for ritual and mystical purposes in a variety of traditions, from Christianity to shamanism: such as frankincense, myrrh and cedar. Please note that among Indian incense sticks you can find special ritual incense for different purposes: “Clean House”, “Gold and Silver”, “Divine Healing”, “Higher Power” and others. Often, aromatic resins are used for rituals (incense and mixtures based on incense, myrrh, copal, etc.), as well as herbs (common and white sage, juniper, bison and others). Some practitioners prefer to create aromatic mixtures based on them themselves. However, you can almost always find a ready-made aromatic analogue in the widest range of incense. In general, the selection of ritual and gratitude incense remains entirely up to the specialist performing the ritual. More details about each type of incense can be found in the description of the corresponding categories, as well as in the extended description of the incense themselves. One of the most important benefits of incense is that it is usually made from 100% pure natural ingredients. Despite the use of incense in Ayurveda for therapeutic purposes, they are also used daily during religious and other personal rituals to influence the mind and mental states. Fragrances have long been known for achieving feelings of relaxation, well-being and awe, which further aid in meditation and worship. One special note should be mentioned about the ingredient Guggulu or Gugul, contained in some Ayurvedic incense. Guggulu or Gugul is very similar in its properties to Frankincense and Myrrh and was traditionally used for spiritual cleansing actions. Not only does it have a very beneficial effect on the environment of the room, it should also make a person feel more calm and religious, helping in the enormous strenuous practice of meditation. This ingredient is also sometimes found in Tibetan incense. Both Ayurvedic and Tibetan incense are made from very similar ingredients and are air dried for maximum purity and potency. They generally do not contain coal or other such toxic substances, are flammable and should not be addictive. They have been used for centuries during prayer, meditation, certain tantric rituals, and also for purification environment home and healing of spirit and mind.

The effect of incense on the human body

Incense has a general harmonizing effect and helps increase the flow of energy into the body. It is recommended to use it to improve performance, relax, attract the opposite sex, get rid of negative emotions and unpleasant thoughts, and are also actively used for energetic cleansing of space.

• Agarwood(Agar, resin) - keeper of the family hearth.
• Aloe vera(Aloe vera) - strong antiseptic properties that can cleanse the space of the house from a variety of cold-causing bacteria and viruses. Incense is well suited for burning in the evening, as it has a strong calming effect.
• Watermelon/Banana- carry many positive qualities that enhance the overall energy background, elevate mood, help with fatigue, relieve nervous tension and stress.
• Almond(Almond) is an aroma that excites the senses and raises the erotic energy of passion, which makes it a powerful remedy that stimulates sexual energy.
• Amber-sandal(Amber, amber sandalwood) - In the East, amber resin is used in cleansing practices as a means of removing everything negative, bad, and destructive energy. For a cleansing procedure at home, simply smoking an incense stick containing particles of amber resin will be enough. Strengthens the element of fire in the body, warms the heart, makes it kind and sympathetic.
• Apple(Apple) - the aroma of apple relieves depression, fear, irritability.
• Bergamot(Bergamot) - helps to achieve success in creativity, helps overcome difficulties, neutralizes the negative energy of others.
• Citronella(Citronella) - is an excellent remedy for overwork, relieves fatigue and drowsiness. Also thanks to its strong aroma. Citronella has a beneficial effect on internal and external space, removing all types of negative energy from it.
• Сlove(Cloves) - restoring strength after nervous and physical overstrain, the aroma harmonizes a person’s energy space, raises vitality, makes the mind calm and clear.
• Coffee(Coffee) - tonic and invigorating, helps concentration and concentration.
• Cherry(Cherry) - helps to feel the joys of life more clearly. CHAMPA (Champa) - favorable for compacting and brightening the energy shell, aura. Promotes concentration of mind, relieves nervous tension and fatigue.
• Camomile(Chamomile) - eliminates inferiority complex, helps in difficult life situations.
• Chocolate(Chocolate) - perfectly lifts the mood and creates a cozy atmosphere in the house.
• Cinnamon(Cinnamon) - stimulates blood circulation, relieves the effects of intoxication, strengthens the nervous system. Warms, cheers, relieves depression.
• Cedar(Cedar) - eliminates stagnant processes in the body and in the surrounding space, cleanses the atmosphere, promotes mental clarity and good health. Increases performance and immunity.
• Coconut(Coconut) - stimulates appetite, enhances metabolic processes in the body, relieves apathy and drowsiness.
• Carnacion(Cloves) - provides assistance in overcoming excessive nervousness, protects against negative energy-informational influences, and promotes a speedy recovery after injuries and operations.
• Eucalyptus(Eucalyptus) - stimulates mental abilities, strengthens memory, improves mood, relieves drowsiness. Purifies the atmosphere, kills bacteria. Powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent! Helps with asthma. An effective insect repellent.
• Frank incense(Frankincense) - helps maintain sobriety of mind in any situation, protects the house from evil spirits, protects and cleanses the aura of people and serves as an excellent means for meditation. F
• Rankincense-myrrh(Frankincense-myrrh) - helps in spiritual search, protects against evil spirits.
• Green tea (Green tea) - it should be noted the tonic properties, with the help of which a person begins to feel lightness and clarity of mind. Cleanses the body of all kinds of energy blocks.
• Gardenia(Gardenia) - helps with insomnia, fatigue, headaches, inflammation. Burning this incense will have a good therapeutic effect.
• Grapefruit(Grapefruit) - relieves pain and spasms in the areas of the four upper chakras: chest, neck, head. Normalizes lipid metabolism (obesity, high cholesterol in the blood). Stimulates the hypothalamus and will help you temporarily get rid of the symptoms of bronchial cough, cold or flu.
• Ginger(Ginger) - strengthens determination, guides you on the right path in love relationships, helps you survive an energy attack.
• Hyacinth(Hyacinth) - is a good relaxant, helps with insomnia, relieves nervousness and stress.
• Honeysuckle(Honeysuckle) - effective for the prevention of colds, and also helps with headaches, insomnia and stress.
• Honey(Honey) - recommended for use as a preventive tonic for colds, fatigue and stress.
• Juniper(Juniper) - used to cleanse space of stagnant qi energy. The aroma of juniper protects against the effects of dark forces, improves attitude, eliminates fear, increases intuition and personal strength. Recommended for moral exhaustion, poor memory, insomnia, hangover.
• Jasmine(Jasmine) - stimulates creativity, strengthens self-esteem, a sense of well-being, helps to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, has an anti-stress effect, eliminates fatigue, muscle tension, mobilizes the body's reserve forces.
• kiwi(Kiwi) - helps with the initial stages of throat disease, and also has amazing abilities to heal heart disease, helps burn fats that block arteries, and this in turn reduces the risk of blood clots.
• Lily(Lily) - will relieve depression, traces of fatigue from your body and mind.
• Lotus(Lotus) - relieves fatigue, promotes the spiritual development of a person, helps smooth out the severity of depression and melancholy, sharpens intuition.
• Lavender(Lavender) - promotes self-knowledge, used in meditation, helps to relax.
• lemon(Lemon) - promotes recovery after hard work, strengthens the human immune system. Provides balance of emotions, helps get rid of anxiety, improves mood and improves well-being. Stimulates mental abilities. Has antiviral and anti-infective effects.
• Muschio bianco(White musk) - restores the energetic integrity of the aura, makes it invulnerable to bad communication, and is used for meditation. Helps with anxiety, mental fatigue, relieves stress, helps men and women to ignite passion.
• Musk (Nutmeg) - suitable for meditation, helps to gain tolerance in love and work. It is especially relevant for teenagers, protecting them from bad influences.
• Magnolia(Magnolia) - soothes, promotes relaxation and rest.
• Myrrh(Mirra) - the main property of myra is to cleanse the human heart, and naturally the space of the house from everything negative, from damage, from the evil eye, simply from problems. Myrrh will eliminate what, in your opinion, spoils the atmosphere of your home and prevents you from living in harmony and peace.
• Orange(Orange) - increases optimism, self-confidence, charm, opens the soul towards goodness, prepares for the perception of positive information, strengthens after illness.
• Patchouli(Patchouli) - money incense. Eases suffering, gives strength, determination, self-confidence. A strong erotic stimulant, increases sensitivity, relieves frigidity and impotence. Strong antiviral agent.
• Pine(Pine) - used against pulmonary diseases, enhances the flow of pure energy, helps to quickly restore strength after a severe emotional blow. Develops a philosophical perception of failure. Useful for those who experience an unjustified feeling of guilt, freeing them from it. Has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and antiseptic.
• Rose-honey(Rose and honey) - the aroma of honey cleanses the respiratory tract, relieves colds, and has immunobiological and antiallergic properties.
• Rose(Rose) - transforms the negative energy of disappointment and sadness into the constructive energy of self-improvement. Helps to soberly assess the situation and find the roots of the problem. Refreshes and clarifies thoughts, helps to make the right decision.
• Rosemeri(Rosemary) - revitalizes and renews energy, promotes an active lifestyle and returns faded interest in it. Develops intuition.
• Saffron(Saffron) - have the property of purifying the energy of space. These incense also have a slight therapeutic effect on the human body, strengthening the immune and nervous system.
• Sandal(Sandalwood) - promotes relaxation, favorable for spiritual practice, meditation, calms the nerves.
• Strawberry(Strawberry) - relieves fatigue, stress and lifts your mood.
• Tangerine(Mandarin) - relaxes, relieves mental stress, eliminates depression. Improves blood circulation, helps harmonize the digestive system. A mild aphrodisiac, treats frigidity and impotence.
• Vanilla(Vanilla) - gives joy to feelings, makes the heart kind, and encourages trusting relationships.
• Vetivert(Vetiver) - eliminates depression. Returns emotional activity and spontaneity.
• Violet(Violet) is both an erotic aroma that brings together and opens the hearts of men and women, and a general strengthening aroma that can lift even a too low mood, and simply a means of increasing vitality.
• wild orchids(Wild Orchid) - known for its erotic properties, making it ideal for intimacy. The aroma of an orchid also lifts your spirits and strengthens your overall vital background.
• Ylang ylang(Ylang-ylang) is a good antidepressant and induces a feeling of self-confidence. Relieves cramps, nervous tics, headaches. An excellent aphrodesiac, increases male potency. Tea tree - protects against the effects of aggressive energy from the outside world.

Have a nice evening!

Everyone knows about aromatic sticks (incense sticks), some actively use them at home. And some run away from them like “the devil from incense” (you can read about incense and what it is). And indeed, serious passions have unfolded on the Internet around this oriental product:

some claim that such incense heals;

others - that incense sticks are dangerous and cause cancer;

Still others complain of addiction and subsequent withdrawal symptoms when they quit.

We decided to look into this issue and find out where the line is between human paranoia and the truth. Are incense sticks really that harmful to humans, or can they still be used to fumigate a room?

What are aroma sticks?

First, let's figure out what appromatic sticks are and why we need them or don't need them. As we said above, these are “dry” incense; for greater efficiency, they are set on fire to create a pleasant atmosphere in the house (and not only).

Very often, such sticks are used during various rituals and ceremonies, mainly oriental ones. Since this product came to Europe and Russia from there.

Incense sticks are usually a sliver of bamboo with a scented base of charcoal or masala applied to it (this is a mix of crushed herbs and dust).

1. If the incense stick is black, then charcoal was used in its production; during the burning of such a stick, only the smell of the aroma filler is felt.
2. If the color of the stick is beige or brown, then it is masala based, and its smell may be mixed with the fragrance of the main flavoring.

In general, they can all be divided into several types:

ordinary, with wood chips inside,

barrels and cones,

baseless incense sticks,

coal,

It is not enough to use incense sticks correctly; it is very important to know the composition, because the more carcinogens there are in such incense, the more negatively they affect human health.

Fragrance sticks for home

Since ancient times, people have fumigated their premises with a mixture of herbs. Just remember the rituals of Litha (an ancient Celtic solstice holiday). This was done for ritual purposes: to protect against evil and attract wealth to the house. Nowadays, incense sticks are used in completely different cases:

for ritual purposes, yes, there is still a similar practice, only earlier the premises were fumigated with smoke from a mixture of certain herbs;

for health, the issue is controversial, we will talk about it below;

to create a certain atmosphere in the house;

for scenting rooms.

Types of different incense sticks

Such incense, in addition to its different types, has different countries origin, different production technology, different manufacturers, different compositions, and, in the end, different properties. We will look at the most popular of them.

Incense sticks for the home from India

India, according to one version, is the birthplace of incense in the form of sticks. And they are very widespread there; they are lit (more correctly, incense) during many festivals directly in temples, other sacred places and sometimes in homes. In Russia, such incense is the most popular and widespread.

Such incense is made in a simple way: a certain composition is applied to a base of bamboo chips, which is soaked in essential oils for several days for aromatization. Indian incense sticks have a very rich scent and quickly fill the room with it.

Popular flavors:

eucalyptus, believed to be excellent at relieving cold symptoms;

• Patchouli is often used to incite passion.

Chinese

Chinese incense is usually produced in the form of thin spirals. They do not always have any kind of base, so they are most often sold in the form of barrels, boats and baskets.

Popular flavors:

floral;

sandalwood.

Thai

Incense sticks from Thailand, almost the same as those from India, but packaged brighter. And, what’s most interesting, they are inferior in quality, but more expensive.

Tibetan Incense Sticks

They are considered the most environmentally friendly, because the plants for their production are collected in the Himalayan mountains by hand, within a certain time frame. These sticks contain approximately forty different elements.

Tibetan aromatic incense is created from herbs and minerals by pressing. Therefore, they have no basis inside. During the burning process they can change their aroma.

Nepalese incense

Flavored sticks from Nepal, in their composition, are the same as Tibetan ones: pressed without base. Distinctive feature Nepalese incense is that it has a very strong, long-lasting aroma. You can light them for a couple of minutes, and then extinguish them and enjoy the fragrance:

• cedar and others.

Incense sticks from Japan

Considered one of the most quality products in this market: the Japanese honor high quality and naturalness. In addition, the production of incense sticks in this country is a family business. From which it follows that:

most of them are made by hand;

their recipes are unique, kept as family treasures and passed on by inheritance;

raw materials are collected in certain places at certain times.

Japanese scented sticks, like Nepalese ones, are baseless, do not have perfume additives, and their aroma is not distorted by foreign impurities.

The benefits and harms of aroma sticks

Incense sticks are the most popular type of incense used to fumigate rooms. They deserve such fame and love because of their ease of use and low price (you can buy incense sticks for your home for 300 rubles). And no one has doubted the power of aromas for a long time. Remember the wonders of aromatherapy.

Therefore, it is very important to know how to “manage” them correctly in order to bring maximum benefit and minimum harm.

Firstly, you need to understand the harmful and dangerous aspects of burning these incense:

Systematic use of incense sticks can cause cancer of the upper respiratory tract. This was proven by Danish scientists, in particular the work of Eppe Friborg and his colleagues.

From 1993 to 1998, scientists observed 60,000 people who lit incense sticks indoors and found:

The more a patient used incense sticks in his life, the greater his risk of developing upper respiratory tract cancer. The statistical significance of the result is 99.6%. For example, the incidence of squamous carcinomas in those who like to burn incense is almost twice as high.

In all other cases, for example, cancer of the throat, lungs and mouth, the difference is not very large. But in general, it is not in favor of those who like to burn incense.

Therefore, it is important to protect yourself from the negative effects of aroma sticks:

1. do not burn them too often or too much, especially in small rooms with poor ventilation;
2. You should only buy a natural product; if you smell synthetic when burning the stick, then this is a bad sign.

The benefits of smoking incense sticks

To begin with, we note that they do NOT cure any diseases. Only modern medicine and some traditional methods can treat, but in conjunction with the advice of doctors. So if you want to buy aroma sticks just for this, it’s a waste.

But they relax, lift your spirits, and create comfort.

Some scents are aphrodisiacs.

And if you are interested in esotericism, then certain smells will help mobilize your inner strength and protect you from evil.

In general, the topic of the power of scents is very, very large. There will be a separate article for it.

How to use aroma sticks at home?

1. The scented stick must be placed on a special incense stand.
2. Then light the stick, making sure it lights up (a small light should light up).
3. Then just blow out the flame and leave the stick to smolder.
4. In order to completely extinguish the stick, you need to stick the smoldering end into the sand.

Important! Smoldering incense sticks should be supervised and placed away from other objects. So that nothing catches fire.

Buy incense sticks

A very difficult question is which aroma sticks to choose. After all, it is important that they are natural, inexpensive, and not harmful. It seems that all this is impossible to combine, but we will try to figure it out. So.

The most common are Indian charcoal sticks from the company NEM. They have a huge selection of all kinds of flavors. But, as we found out, they are carbon-based, and although they have a bright, rich smell, they are not safe. No, you can buy them (they have a natural Florence series), and there are products not made with charcoal, but with bamboo chips (they have a dark brown color).

Satya (Satya) - premium aroma sticks. They are not considered the best, HIM is more famous in this regard. However, if the package is marked “Incense masala”, this means that the class of the product is quite high.

Sital - has light aromas.

Tibetan incense Om.

Sorig is a Tibetan manufacturing company.

YAK is a very famous manufacturer of Tibetan incense.

Shambhala (Tibet)

Shoyeido is one of the best manufacturers Japanese incense sticks.

And many others. There are many manufacturers, and it’s best to look by country: Tibet, Nepal, Japan, or India, if you want the classics.

We will offer you several options where you can buy aroma sticks for your home. The store is verified (AliExpress), the author of this article made purchases there.

By the way, to flavored sticks You can also buy a cool stand there. Fortunately, the choice is wide (just go to the main category).

P.S. Pay attention to the scents and their choice. What one likes does not always suit others.

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Incense sticks (incense), properties of aroma sticks, aromatherapy in horoscopes

The ancient science of aromatherapy has knowledge of how aromas affect the human condition: psychological and physical. During excavations of ancient civilizations, it is not for nothing that vessels for incense were found - incense was valued by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as gold and as spices.

And in the Middle Ages, when the plague decimated people indiscriminately, it was effectively combated by fumigating the air. Aromatic pine fires were lit throughout the city, producing acrid smoke. Any of the aromatic plants known at that time were used against the plague, because these were the best antiseptics available at that time.

Modern civilization has given us daily exposure to fumes and chemicals, and the modern lifestyle has given us stress and haste along with lack of exercise and poor diet. As a result, we also get ailments, obesity, accumulation of toxic substances in the body, and a real possibility of developing severe chronic diseases.

Aromatherapy makes it possible to slow down this process. Aromas are quickly introduced into the circulatory system, improving blood circulation, normalizing the human condition and balancing the processes occurring in the body, thereby increasing resistance to harmful external influences.

There are many methods of using aromatherapy, but one of the most popular is aroma sticks.

Inexpensive and very easy to use.

Harm of incense sticks

Many of us use incense sticks (incense). This product became very popular during the “esoteric boom”, when the magic of the east began to penetrate our country. In those days, they were credited with all sorts of “magical” and healing properties and were used during rituals, practices and various ceremonies. Then incense began to be used mainly as flavoring agents, to create a pleasant atmosphere, and so on.

Recently, there have been a lot of discussions on the Internet on the topic “are aroma sticks harmful”? It is said that using incense increases the risk of developing lung cancer, bronchial asthma and other diseases. They are also credited with psychotropic effects and are sometimes even classified as narcotic substances.

In fact Incense sticks have virtually no effect on health directly. They cannot cure a cold or relieve stomach pain, nor can they provoke cancer or asthma. Incense does not have a narcotic effect and does not contribute to the expansion of consciousness.

Incense sticks can only cause harm if they are of poor quality. Then you can get headaches and allergies. Also, incense intended for outdoor use will seem too smoky and spicy and may cause discomfort.

In order to avoid such troubles as allergies and headaches, you should carefully choose incense sticks. High-quality aroma sticks are never cheap. In addition, you need to make sure that they do not smell too intense or “toxic”.

Properties of different scents of incense sticks

Indian incense

In their homeland, Indian incense sticks are smoked during temple festivals and meditations. The scented base is applied to a bamboo stick, which is then soaked in essential oil for several days, resulting in a double scent. It is thanks to this technology that Indian sticks have a distinct smell; they immediately fill the room with aroma.

The most popular essential oils in Indian sticks are patchouli (excites passion) and eucalyptus (helps with colds).

Indian incense is the most popular on the Russian market. Their packaging may be nondescript, but the quality of the oil is high, whether it is natural or synthetic.

Thai incense comes in brighter packaging, but is more expensive and of lower quality.

Nepalese incense

Nepalese incense sticks are baseless and consist of several minerals and herbs that are pressed for a long time. It is not necessary to burn them to the ground: only the tip is set on fire for about two minutes, after which the stick is extinguished. Nepalese sticks, consisting of pressed grass, have a rich, long-lasting aroma.

The most commonly used wood in Nepalese sticks is lotus, red and white sandalwood, pine and cedar.

The aroma of sandalwood helps with fear, anxiety, insomnia, calms the nerves, and also treats a severe runny nose and eliminates nausea.

Jasmine treats runny nose and asthmatic cough. Lavender stick eliminates insomnia and nervousness. Geranium incense calms and relieves fears.

Tibetan incense

These are the most sought after incense and occupy a special place in the tradition of aromatherapy.

The herbs for them are collected by hand in the Himalayas and at strictly defined times.

Tibetan incense sticks contain up to 40 components. The sticks are pressed, just like Nepalese ones. When burned, they gradually change their smell, but they are intended not only for aromatization. They are used in acupuncture for cauterizing points, and during massage, ground into powder and added to cream.

Chinese incense

These are most often baseless floral and sandalwood incense. They can also be in the form of thin spirals twisted in several circles. Burning clockwise, they create an “energy column,” as they say in China.

They can also be in the form of small baskets, boats, barrels.

How are aroma sticks used?

Smells play an important role in our lives. They can relax and excite, cause headaches and concentrate attention, lift our spirits and poison our lives. To properly use the power of odors, you need to know their properties.

Aroma sticks- the most convenient type of incense to use. This popularity is ensured by convenience, ease of use and low cost. The base impregnated with aroma filler is applied to a wooden sliver. Typically the base is made from coal or masala (a mixture of fine dust or crushed plants).

Black incense sticks are made of charcoal. When burning, they smell only of aroma filler. And in brown and beige sticks, a masala base is used, whose smell will be mixed with the aroma when burned.

Pay attention to the quality of the filler. The smell of a synthetic fragrance is not as pleasant and beneficial as the smell of a natural one. Do not burn several sticks at the same time - they can have a completely opposite effect.

In order not to get drowsiness instead of the expected increased ability to work, you need to figure out what smells contribute to what.

Relax - jasmine, myrrh, rose, lotus, sandalwood.

The scent of jasmine relieves stress, and it also helps to mobilize hidden reserves. Enhances sensuality.

The sweet and tart scent of lotus relieves fatigue.

Aromatherapy in horoscopes

• Aries are most susceptible to colds, viruses, headaches and eye diseases. They are recommended the aroma of lemon, which tones and has an antiviral effect, relieves nausea, relieves headaches and strengthens the immune system.
  Aries can also use sticks with scents of incense, pine, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli.

• Taurus have a chance to live their lives to a ripe old age without illness, but their tendency to abuse work, feelings, emotions, and many bad habits leads the body’s energy to decline. In such situations, they are found by illnesses - diseases of the neck, throat, nose.
  The aroma of Taurus is jasmine, which promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and improves the body's defenses. Sticks with the scents of cedar, lilac, pine, bergamot, and lily of the valley are also recommended.
• Geminis get sick from boredom and nerves. Hence insomnia, allergies, breakdowns, joint diseases. Sandalwood is used for therapy to relieve depression, insomnia, headaches, and colds. The taste for life is restored with the aromas of orange, vanilla, ylang-ylang, and cinnamon.
• Cancer is the most susceptible to depression. All ailments come from nerves and thanks to self-hypnosis, which contributes to diseases of the stomach, intestines, and urinary system. In such a situation, it is best to use the scent of myrrh, which helps get out of depression, cope with insomnia, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Useful aromas of lavender, juniper, bergamot, ylang-ylang, lemon, pine.
• Leo is resistant to diseases and resists them well. The most vulnerable place for Leos is the heart. You need less worry, stress and stress. The main aroma is considered to be rose, which improves blood circulation and relieves tension.
• Virgos are attentive to their health, but due to anxiety and worry, the intestines can become a problem area. The scent of sandalwood is suitable for calming. If you feel unwell, eucalyptus will have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can use orange, cedar, lemongrass, myrrh.
• Libra can get sick from anything. You can put the nervous system in order with the aroma of ylang-ylang. It will relieve headaches, cramps and nervous tics. Use also mint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, cedar.
• Scorpios can manage their health on their own, but this will require energy and strength. The aroma of patchouli gives strength, energy, determination, and vigor. The smells of magnolia, lemon, and pine have a good effect.
• If life is interesting for Sagittarius, then they can live it without illness. They will need good mood and you should not overwork, otherwise diseases of the cardiac system, nerves, and liver may occur. The aroma of cinnamon is suitable for prevention; it lifts your spirits, calms your nerves, and gives you confidence in your abilities. Also use incense sticks with the scents of almond, patchouli, rosemary, and incense.
• Capricorn has the ability to resist disease. He tends to invent chronic diseases for himself. Skin, joints, and blood circulation suffer. Lavender-scented incense sticks are best. They will give you strength to resist the painful condition. The aromas of bergamot, clove, pine, sage, and sandalwood are effective for Capricorns.
• Due to reluctance to be treated, chronic diseases arise in Aquarius. It’s better for them not to get sick at all, which means they need to maintain vigor and optimism. Incense lifts the mood and improves the well-being of Aquarius, whose smell does not allow you to become depressed and disappointed. Hyacinth, ylang-ylang and eucalyptus also contribute.
• Pisces are the most susceptible to schizophrenia. This is due to the nature of Pisces, which feels like a victim in any circumstances. They need to pay attention to colds, which often cause complications on the nose and legs. The festive and bright smell of orange lifts your spirits and helps you look at what is happening more positively. Pisces are suitable for incense sticks with the scents of myrrh, vanilla, bergamot, and lemon.

Lilia Yurkanis
for women's magazine InFlora.ru

Source InFlora.ru

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Types of Incense

Since ancient times, many countries around the world have practiced fumigating rooms with special incense, so there are several main types of incense sticks made in the traditions of a particular country. How should you light incense sticks and what are they made of?

As a rule, they consist of two main parts: a base and a filler. The base used is a mixture of dry crushed plants and wood chip dust (masol), bamboo, wood and charcoal; there are incense without a base. The fillers are essential oils, herbs and pollen.

Their main varieties include:

• Tibetan incense is the most popular type of incense sticks made from hand-picked Himalayan herbs. These incense contains 40 components. It is noteworthy that no base is used in their manufacture. As they burn, they change their smell;
• Indian incense - distinguished by a pronounced double aroma, because are made on the basis of bamboo sticks, which add aroma during the combustion process. The main filler of the sticks is aromatic oils and esters;
• Nepalese incense - most often have the aromas of lotus, sandalwood, pine and cedar, are made from minerals and herbs by pressing, do not have a base;
• Chinese incense - often has a very specific shape, for example, there are Chinese incense sticks in the form of thin spirals twisted together.

Unfortunately, very often, instead of truly useful incense, we are sold cheap synthetic fakes. Indeed, when burning, they can imitate any smell, but they have zero benefit. It goes without saying that natural-based incense is considered the best and healthiest.

How to choose?

When going to the store to buy incense sticks, it is important to correctly determine for yourself exactly what purpose you are pursuing and what effect you expect from inhaling these odors. Different smells have different effects on the human body, some are designed to calm and relax, while others, on the contrary, should invigorate and energize.

Therefore, for each specific situation you need to select your own incense, namely:

• The aromas of lotus and lemon will help relieve fatigue;
• relax and unwind – sandalwood, rose, myrrh and lotus;
• improve mood and relieve stress - jasmine, bergamot and ylang-ylang.
• reduce irritability and relieve anxiety - lavender;
• Opium will help improve performance and cheer up;
• make the atmosphere romantic and arouse desire - patchouli, sandalwood and geranium.

If you want to quickly recover from an illness and strengthen your body, purchase incense with pine scents.

Basic rules of use

In addition to the rules for choosing fragrances, it is important to know how to use incense sticks so that it is not only useful, but also safe.

Basic rules for safe use include:

• never light several different “flavors” at once;
• do not use sticks in poorly ventilated small areas;
• give preference to products from trusted manufacturers;
• use incense sticks only on a natural basis;
• Do not use incense sticks daily.

In addition, it is important to take care of fire safety, because even a smoldering stick can lead to a fire. How to properly light incense sticks? In order for the incense stick to begin to smolder, light it and blow it out a little.

Smoldering incense sticks must be placed on a surface that is not susceptible to falling ash. If you plan to regularly use such incense, purchase a special stand.

Only benefit?

Many incense lovers are concerned about the question, are incense sticks harmful? And they are not worried in vain. More recently, Danish scientists have established a connection between the systematic use of incense and lung cancer.