{"id":4937,"date":"2020-03-30T18:59:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T17:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happybuddha.co.uk\/spiritual-crafts\/?p=4937"},"modified":"2020-03-30T18:59:32","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T17:59:32","slug":"what-is-incense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happybuddha.co.uk\/spiritual-crafts\/what-is-incense\/","title":{"rendered":"What is incense?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Incense\nis a biological material that produces a pleasantly fragrant smoke when burned.\nEssential oils and plant based materials are used in the making of the incense.\nIt is used for a few things to create an ambiance, produces a pleasant aroma,\nused for meditation and aromatherapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nword incense comes from the latin word incendere, which means burn. The use of\nincense dates back to ancient egypt , where priests used it for fumigation of\ntombs and funerals. Eygptians also used incense to keep demons away, and as a\noffering to their gods durning different rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare two main types of incense which are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indirect burning<\/li><li>Direct durning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indirect\nburning incence is essentially loose resin that requires a separate source of\nheat constantly to keep it burning. This way is mostly used in contemporary\nsettings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct burning incense is lit once and blown out once it is glowing. It slowly burns releasing the fragrant smoke. These direct burning incense are formed in either sticks, cones, locks, or any other form that a stick can support. Incense comes in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sticks<\/li><li>Cones<\/li><li>Backflow cones<\/li><li>Coils<\/li><li>Powers &amp; Resins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Incense sticks are a part of the traditions of many countries like China, Japan, Tibet, and India. Each region has its own recipe and crafting method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nare some types of incense you may find they are made differently with a few\ndifferent products. Incense with bamboo core thses are the most common, it\nincludes a central bamboo core with paste of incense material wrapped around\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cylinder\nincense sticks do not contain a bamboo core. They are made directly from dried\npaste. Some examples of this type of incense are simpoi and dhoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joss\nsticks do not have a single definition, it is a term that originated in china\nit describes objects that have a religious nature, however, nowadays joss is\nused to refer to incense sticks, joss sticks are used in different traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand\ndipped incense sticks as the name indicates are made using the hand dipped\nmethod. These are made by dipping either bamboo sticks or masala stick into\ncome fragrant oil which can be either synthetic or natural. Most prefer natural\nfragrance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhoop\nincense sticks are common in india and tibet, these are soild incense that are\navailable in many different sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agarbatti\n\u2013 is one of the most common types of incense that is used in indian culture.\nThe word agarbatti has been devided from two words \u2013 agar which comes from\nagarwood or aloeswood, and batti which means sticks. Agarbatti is made with a\nwooden core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Masala\nsticks comes froms south india, where many kinds of wood, herbs, flowers,\nresins, gums , oils and other ingredients that are blended to form a paste thst\nis spead onto the surface of a bamboo core and dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Durbar\nsticks are very similar to masala sticks although the blend of materials used\nto make them is different. They are made mainly with liquids ingredients such\nas perfumes. They tend to smell sweet and spicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Champa\nincense are named because their fragrance is similar to that of the champa\nflower. Champa incense consists of natural ingredience, halmaddi \u2013 which is\nonly found in india and some unique flowers, like nagkeshar and magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simpoi\nsticks are thicker than other incense stricks \u2013 they are hand rolled, tibetan\nvariety of incense stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senko\nsticks so not contain a wooden or bamboo core. Other names that senko is known\nby include senkou, senkoo and sen-koh. Senko can be used to desribe any type of\nincense, either sticks or incense blend in japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluxo\nincense is quite popular in india but it ,may not suit well to the western\npalette. It contains a complex amd rich blend of scent along with a number of\nadditional ingredients. The scent varies with all the ingredients used, the\nfragrance in fluxo is pungent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cone\nincenses are made from essential oils and powders. They release a aroma that\nenhances the scent of the entire room, which is great for meditiation and yoga\npractise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cone\nincense should be kept ina&nbsp; suitable\nincense burner that can catch any ash thats falls while burning. The burner\nshould be kept on a nonflammable surfaceand away from anything that could catch\nfire. How to light a cone \u2013 burn the tip of the coneand either blow the flame\nout or fan it ou. You will see a spiral of smoke rising from the tip of the\ncone, which indicates that the cone is now burning \u2013 occasonally it may require\nto be re-lit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coil\nincense are made from incense materials, thry are known as incense spirals.\nThey are considered to be modified versions of the incense sticks. Coil incense\ndo not contain a wooden or bamboo core in the centre instead of it being shaped\ninto a stick the material is shaped to form a spiral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nbest thing about coil incense in that unlike the incense sticks coils can be\nmade longer so it will increase burning time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backflow\ncones. These cones are different not with by what they are made from but how\nthey are made and how they burn. These cones are made with a hole in the middle\nso when they burn they smoke burns down instead of up like most incense. This\nrequires a different type of incence cone holder. It needs a stand that also\nhas a hole in where the cone would sit for the smoke to travel downwards making\nit look like a waterfall but with smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powder\nincense are powdered incnese materials \u2013 they contain materials only, powder\nincense is added to an ignited charcoal disc in a fireproof bowl. The powder\nburns with the ignited charcoal and gives off a aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nis a list and decriptions of some aromas from powder incense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amber&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber&nbsp; corresponds to fire and air \u2013 it is used for\ntruth \u2013 seeking and wisdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandalwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandalwood\nis said to heal and consecreate. It helps in removing negative energy and\nbrings about peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frankincense<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankincense\nis one of the most popular incnese fragrances. The attributes include riches,\npower, and purification. It also helps in balancing solar energy with healing\nmyrrh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patchouli <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patchouil\nhas a earthy aroma. Its attributes are attraction, money, and sex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cinnamon <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon\nincenses are used to bring feelings of personal protection and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citrus <\/strong><strong>(lemon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon incence is perfect for ectra energy, it is used to bring\nbrightness it produces a burst of good luck and confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coconut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coconut\nis associated with the practice of chasity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dragon\u2019s\nblood&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon\u2019s\nblood is a perfect balance between esrthy, sweet, and spicy. It is used to\nbring about the power to almost any working space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every\nincense material has a unique and characteristic fragrance. Different types of\nincense promotes different effects with different types of incense means you\ncan experiment all you want there is a aroma for everyone. Happy searching for\nthe perfect smelling incense for you J<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by Sharron Kettle, Happy Buddha Poole<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incense is a biological material that produces a pleasantly fragrant smoke when burned. Essential oils and plant based materials are used in the making of the incense. It is used for a few things to create an ambiance, produces a pleasant aroma, used for meditation and aromatherapy. 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