The history of incense
The use of incense goes back thousands of years and has been a part of many ancient civilizations around the world, such as the cultures of India, China and Egypt. Initially, incense was used in religious ceremonies, meditative practices, and to purify the air and create a pleasant fragrance. They were also part of healing rituals, as they were believed to promote health and well-being.
The use of incense today
In today's use, incense is still popular both for promoting mental well-being and in the form of Aromatherapy. As air fresheners for homes, yoga studios, spas and meditation spaces, they create a soothing and inviting atmosphere. The smell of incense is also believed to help with concentration, relieve stress and improve the general mood.
In recent years, as wellness trends have become more common and yoga has become even more popular as a form of exercise, the use of incense at home has increased enormously.
Incense shapes and manufacturing methods:
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Stick Incenses: The most common type of incense, consisting of a thin (bamboo) stick coated with scented resin or powder mixed with aromatics. When the stick is lit, it burns slowly, producing smoke and aroma.
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Incense cones: These are small, cone-shaped incense sticks that burn without a stick. The cones are placed on a non-combustible surface, and when lit, the smoke rises in a spiral upward, creating a visually pleasing effect.
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Smudge sticks: Often made from bunches of sage or other herbs, which are used to cleanse spaces of negative energies. They are lit and allowed to smoke, and their smoke purifies the room.
- Sticks: some scents, such as Palo Santo, can also be smoked in sticks about a finger thick. Palo Santo is lit from one end, let it burn for a while with the flame and then blown out.
The production methods vary from simple handicraft to industrial production, and herbs, trees, resins and essential oils are usually used as raw materials. In traditional methods, the raw materials for incense are ground by hand and mixed with natural binders that hold the mixture together. We have chosen for our selection hand-made, high-quality incense containing only natural materials.
Popular incense scents and their uses:
- Sandalwood: Calming and meditative, helps relieve anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
- Lavender: A well-known stress reliever that helps you relax and sleep better.
- Nag Champa: An Indian incense that combines sandalwood and frangipani. Its scent promotes relaxation and is popular in yoga studios.
- Palo Santo: "Sacred Tree" from South America, used to cleanse spaces and expel negative energies.
- Frankincense: A resin used since ancient times in religious rituals and meditation for its calming properties.
Safe use of incense
Always burn incense only on a non-combustible surface. In our selection, you can find platforms for burning different types of incense. Never leave smoking incense unattended! The room air should be carefully ventilated after burning the incense.
The use of incense offers many benefits in the modern world, bringing with it the wisdom of old cultures and the power of nature itself. They help create a pleasant environment, promote mental and emotional balance, and support many health benefits, such as better sleep and less stress.