Incense: Everything You Need to Know

Incense: Everything You Need to Know Incense is aromatic biotic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned. It is used for a variety of purposes, including religious rituals, spirituality, aromatherapy, meditation, and for pleasure. This infographic will guide you through the different types of incense fragrances and their therapeutic benefits, teach you how to burn incense, provide you with an insight on incense traditions from across the globe and much more. Incense - 5 Fast Facts Origin Types The word incense Incense is comes from the available in sticks Latin word and in various "incendere", which resins, pieces and *...... means "to burn". powders. Rituals History Joss sticks are the name given to incense sticks used for a The first recorded use of incense was by the Egyptians during the Fifth Dynasty, 2345-2494, variety of purposes associated with ritual Variety Experts believe that the burning of fragrant woods such as cedar, and religious devotion in China and India. BC. pine and cypress, and aromatic resins, berries and other natural materials gave us our first incense. The Therapeutic Benefits of Incense Amber Represents both knowledge and history. Amber is good for meditations in which you're seeking to discover information. Cedarwood Cedar is generally seen as an incense denoting strength or power. It will allow you to experience a higher form of existence and reduces anxiety. Cinnamon Cinnamon is associated with passion, lust, and sexual desire. It is energizing and emotionally uplifting. Dragon's Blood Burning this incense can help with the relief of diarrhoea, alleviating the symptoms of a stomach virus, reducing fevers and even helping with the pain of ulcers. Frankincense Frankincense promotes calm and peace. It's commonly used to relieve stress and anxiety. However it is also useful in ending conflicts and arguments and re-establishing a friendship that has ended due to conflicts. Lavender Lavender incense is noted for its ability to calm and soothe. Lotus Generally associated with mental clarity, increased focus, and heightened intelligence. Because of these properties Lotus is often seen as ideal for meditation. Musk Musk is a good incense for restoring balance and order, realigning ones energies, sealing portals, creating barriers and protections, and removing the influences of negative energy. Nag Champa Nag Champa is a sacred incense (it's a blend which consists partly of Sandalwood). It can be used to sanctify or purify an area. Rose Rose incense helps to promote balance with your spiritual side. It has also been noted to assist in meditation and focusing one's attention. Sandalwood Sandalwood incense has been used to alleviate stress and to bring one closer to spiritual awareness. It also helps to build confidence & positive outlook. Incense from Around the World Indian incense was one of the first types of incense to become popular in the west. India is also the home of many of the base materials from which incense is made, for example, sandalwood myrrh and camphor. India Tibetan incense refers to a common style of incense found in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. These incenses have a characteristic "earthy" scent to them. Ingredients vary from cinnamon, clove, and juniper, to kusum flower or sahi jeera. Many Tibetan incenses are thought to have medicinal properties. Tibet China Around 200 CE a group of wandering Buddhist monks brought the art of incense making to China. China was most likely the birthplace of solid stick incense, that which does not contain a solid wood core. Japan Incense making travelled from China to Japan, where it became an art form of the highest calibre. Even today, traditional Japanese incense makers must study their entire lives in order to gain mastery of their art. How to Burn Incense Sticks Light the thicker end of the incense stick. Typically, it takes a few moments for the resin or gum to catch fire; just hold your lighter (or whatever you happen to be using) until the incense catches. Let the flame burn for a few seconds. Gently blow out the flame. You should see a red tip or 'cherry' burning on the stick. Soon, smoke will rise and your incense will start to smell. 4. Gently push the non-coated end of the incense stick into an incense Tip ! holder. You do not want for the entire stick of incense to be lit, so be careful not to let the flame spread before blowing it out. 1 Cones Extinguish the flame so that it is only a single ember, which will travel down the cone. As cone incense gradually become rounder, after you light the incense, it will gradually release Set the tip on fire. more smell and smoke. Tips to Ensure Safe Use of Incense quality incense Imagination well-ventilated Ensure to choose a reputable brand that uses high quality natural materials. Open windows and doors and allow the air to circulate. from the stick Don't sniff It's best not to inhale directly above an incense stick, because it can cause the nasal flammable organ to freeze up and stop functioning properly. materials Always make sure that no part of burning incense comes in touch with wood or other flammable materials. DANGER moderation FLAMMABLE MATERIAL KEEP FIRE AWAY Burn in The key to beneficial use of incense is to burn it in moderation. 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