Incense, previously used only for spiritual, shamanic practices and on the territory of temples, has become firmly established in human life. They are in demand in both Asian and European countries. This natural aromatic product is produced using different technologies, each aroma has its own effect on a person. The wide variety of home incense is divided into categories, types and forms.
There are many ways to scent your home. To do this, you can use automatic or manual air fresheners with smells, candles with scented, including handmade, essential oils. This list will not be complete if you do not add incense to it. Such flavors spread throughout the world from the East. Nowadays, various types of incense can be easily purchased in stores, choosing the right scent for yourself. Their correct and not excessive use does not harm health, having only a positive effect.
Types and forms of incense for the home
These natural flavors come in a variety of forms.
The most popular options are incense sticks. They can be colored, black (charcoal is added to these) or different brown shades. Setting them on fire at home is convenient and simple. High-quality products burn out perfectly, fill the room with appropriate smells, and affect well-being and mood.
At the moment, cone-shaped incense is considered less in demand. For them, you need to use either a special stand or a saucer. The cones burn out quickly enough and usually do not have a strong aroma.
On sale, you can also find incense in the form of spirals. However, such products are most often used only in spiritual practices and in any rituals.
Natural flavors also differ in texture. From this point of view, they can be divided into two large groups.
- Incense is conditionally free-flowing - it is a friable powder, but sometimes it can form into a kind of balls; for such flavors, you need to have a special brazier at home, which should be filled with hot coal.
- Pressed incense is everyone's usual sticks, the mentioned spirals and cones; it is reasonable to include in this category products in the form of briquettes, tubes, sticks without an internal wooden rod.
Whatever shape or type of home incense is, it is usually made from natural materials. They contain essential oils, dried herbs and flowers, various additional components that do not cause significant harm to health.
Producing countries and product features
Traditionally, the eastern countries are engaged in the production of incense: China, Nepal and Tibet, Japan, India. Despite the fact that the essence of the product produced is the same, the products differ from each other.
Nepal and Tibet
Incense from these places is considered to be free-flowing. Made exclusively from natural materials. They may include - in addition to the usual elements - dry fruits, berries, plant roots, spices and herbs, tree resin. They burn out very quickly, but the aroma from them lingers in the air for a long time. It is best to use this type of incense outdoors or in large rooms.
Japan
Aromatic products from the Japanese coast are very expensive compared to other analogues. They are produced using a special technology, often contain atypical components, for example, seaweed. After burning out, the smell lasts for a long time in the room. This increases the risk of an allergic reaction.
India
Indian incense has the largest market share. They are especially in demand all over the world, they are not very expensive. Visually, these are just typical incense sticks, where the mixture to be ignited is applied to a thin stick. This incense is not recommended for use in bedrooms, set on fire before bedtime. They can cause allergic reactions, coughing and are not suitable for home use with small children.
China
The key notes of Chinese products are floral, sandalwood aromas. Typically, products are produced in the form of a spiral that burns out clockwise. This makes sense: from the point of view of Eastern teachings, clockwise movement activates energies. Coil odor is weak and not very persistent.
Categories
All incense options fall into five main categories. It is recommended to use fragrances for a reason, but relying on this gradation. Then the significant benefits of natural flavors will be more noticeable.
Their aroma and smoke cleanse the human aura, activate energy flows in the body, expand consciousness. It is especially important to use flavors from this category in the winter season, as they additionally have a beneficial effect on immunity and general physical well-being. The smells include: juniper, cinnamon, eucalyptus, geranium, violet, lemon.
Already from the description of this category, it becomes clear how the product affects. It is recommended to burn such incense in the evening, after severe stressful or emotional situations, in order to achieve inner harmony and improve sleep. They easily help relieve tension and overexcitement. Smells: lotus, mint, lavender, orchid.
These incense restore energy and help protect against negative external influences. They protect from energy vampires. Among the aromas are: rosemary, rose, coffee, almonds, sage.
They are aimed at activating forces and energy, at mobilization, at clarifying consciousness. They help to shake oneself, to gather, get rid of drowsiness and fatigue. Smells: citrus, magnolia, camphor, cedar, fennel.
The rehabilitative effect is exerted on the physical and mental level. Inhaling the aroma of such incense allows you to quickly recover, recover from an illness, and speed up the healing process. Smells: ginger, lily, lemon balm.
When choosing a fragrance for yourself, you need to take into account that some types of odors will have an overwhelming effect on the physical health and performance of individual organs and systems. When using any incense in an apartment / house, you must observe safety precautions and do not forget to ventilate the premises some time after fumigation.
