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Uses And Benefits Of Incense Powder

By Earnestine Raber


From the beginning of recorded history incense has been employed in rituals and spiritual rites. It is present in meditations, religious ceremonies, and aromatherapy. It brings forth an atmosphere of spirituality and can increase the ability to enter a state of meditation. Coming in many different forms, including sticks, cones, incense powder, and resins.

Incense typically comes in the stick form, otherwise known as 'joss sticks', where the embers burn over a wooden platform. The powder, like the stick is also self-lighting, this means you can light it directly. This comes in many different scents and colors.

You can present and light the substance beautifully in its own special-made holder. The holders are usually made of stone and are etched with beautiful patterned grooves where you can sit the aromatic dust. Some of these wonderful shapes include spirals, stars, webs and countless religious symbols. It is enough to have a design that contains one continuous thread, so that the powder will burn.

The kit will usually contain a tamper, used to create patterns, an ash brush for cleaning and a powder bag. The display is aesthetically pleasing, for the eyes as well as for the nose. It can burn for six hours, which is longer than cones or sticks. The base is formed by wood or charcoal powder, adding fragrant substances.

The more common flavor of the dust is sandalwood. It has a unique perfume with woody undertones, whilst also having notes of freshness. Sandalwood has been said to bring the user close to divinity, lower body temperature and clarify the mind. Used in Buddhist practices, it is usually burned in the presence of a brass Buddha statue. Religions in China and Japan also use it.

Some common scents include opium, which helps with dreams, cinnamon, which raises energy. Frankincense promotes peace and calm and relieves stress. Jasmine brings forth beauty. Myrrh is a scent that purifies. Nag Champa is good for all things spiritual, helping with meditation and enlightenment.

Incense has many spiritual and practical uses. It helps with relaxation and rest, depending on the smell. Citronella can help deter mosquitoes. Stronger smells mask the odors of cigarettes, especially when smoking indoors, or kitchen smells. It is also used for the beauty of its aroma, of course.

Esoterically the incenses have been long used in rituals and spellwork. There is a connection with meditation, it helps with focus and clarity. It helps with those who practise lucid dreaming and astral projection. It is offered up to gods and deities and is an aid with connecting with them.

Incense powder is one of the oldest recorded forms of the substance in history. Cultures and ancient societies that have consistently used and manufactured it include Japan, Korea, India, Nepal and Tibet. It has also been used in North and South America.




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