Incense Types

Common Incense Types and Their Applications

The use of incense has been recorded centuries earlier, as with the birth of civilization. As we know, incense has been made from aromatic plants. There is no scientific information regarding the advent and origin of burning incense. And the actual origin of incense remains mysterious. Research has been taking place to study the effects that burning incense have.

In ancient times, burning incense was mainly associated with religious ceremonies and spiritual rites. Religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Shinto, and Christianity have burning different types of incense as an integral part of their religious ceremony. And it still continues to be so. However, we can mark some of the changes in their applications. Today, burning incense can be seen even in public spaces like restaurants to have the desired effect. Of course, we cannot avoid them burning inside the home.

As the time passed, people gradually understood its value. And we can see them being used as a part of their daily life. As a result of such changes, a wide array of incense fragrances is available on the market. And each fragrance denotes and has different purposes. Some prefer to have a certain scent that provides a relaxing and soothing effect. Some others use for their daily prayers and some for pleasing aesthetic effects. For instance, cedar incense has purifying and healing effects. Cinnamon, another common incense type acts as a stimulant besides it aroma. It also has the ability to ease stomach upset.

Busy people with heavy workload prefer Dragon’s Blood since it helps to foster energy. Frankincense has most calming effect apart from having the ability to fight against the depression and feeling of sadness. Lavender and jasmine provide a soothing effect and improves the quality of sleep. While musk helps to increase determination and willpower, the rose is often associated with feelings of restoration, reconciliation, and love. Peppermint helps with stress and migraine. Last, but not the least, is one of the most popular incenses made of sandalwood is mostly burned during prayers.