types of incense sticks

Incense sticks are made from fifteen base fragrances.You can see them below.Eevry fragrance has its own vibration and smell.Always buy an incense stick that suits your needs and zodiac.


Musk incense sticks


Its fragrance helps your body to relax and assists in development of will power.It affects the magnetic forces around you.



Amber incense sticks


Its aroma is heavenly and is often called the "nectar of gods".Its fragrance is used to treat many diseases in aromatherapy.It is believed to attract true love to your life.


Cinnamon incense sticks


It was used in egypt in ancient times for healing purposes as stimulant.Its fragrance improes concentration.Yogis used to aid in meditation.It improves digestive system and combats eating disorders.


Cedar incense sticks


Cedar wood is aromatic and was used to build temples.King solomon's temple is made from cedar wood.It promotes prosperity and wealth.Its fragrance is used to treat nervous disorders.

Copal

It removes all the negative vibrations from your surrounding.It is used in spritual ceremonies from thousands of years.It purifies our actions and brings good luck to household.


Frankincense


It is the purest form of incense.It was primarily used in churches.Its fragrance improves our mood by fighting sadness and depression.It was presented to baby jesus along with myrrh and gold.It is governed by sun.


Jasmine


It is the scent of moon goddess diana.It promotes feelings of joy and euphoria.It creates an atmosphere of love and blessings around us when burned.Its burned in temples and shrines.


Lotus


Lotus is a sacred plant of hindus.Goddess lakshmi is always seated on lotus flower.Lotus represents the supreme being and its fragrance brings prosperity.It provides spiritual vibrations during prayers.


Myrrh


It is sacred fragrance.It was offered to baby jesus.Egyptians burned it to on altar while praying to sun god.It drives out negative thoughts and bring peace of mind.


Patchouli incense sticks


Its fragrance pleases the gods and angels.It alerts the senses and and enhances sensuality.Its aroma promotoes crystal clear thinking and helps in resolving conflicts.


Pino incense sticks


Its fragrance has magical powers.It has medicinal values in treatment of respiratory diseases.Its an essence of nature.


Rose


Perfect for removing anger and jealousy from our nature.Its governed by venus (planet of love).It promotes love and affection around us.


Sandalwood


It is one of most incenses.Its fragrance lifts our spirits.It is particularly used to achieve state of meditation.It is governed by uranus.


Three Kings


It channelises the energy in us.It is particularly useful for students to aid in exam preparations.


Violet


Its fragrance promotes harmony in nature.It creates an atmosphere of positive energy around us.It should be burned in home and offices to promote goodwill.


Other kind of incense sticks


Eucalyptus: Helps in fighting stress


Lavender: Most relaxing smell for mind


Ginger : Removes anxieties


Gardenia:Its fragrance helps you in forgetting any kind of pain


Coco:Purifies everything around us


Dragon's Blood: Improves sexual potency


Cinnamon: For everyone one who wants love and fame


Cinnamon: Promotes clarity of thought


COCO: Aid in sexual pleasure


CHERRY: Helps in finding love


STRAWBERRY: Helps couple in understanding each other.


APPLE:Relief from physical pains


MINT: Fights any kind of loneliness.


PINK: Its fragrance builds an environment of peace.


Night Queen :Its fragrance promotes attraction among opposite sexes.


SEVEN POWERS:Gives you good luck


VANILLA:Burn it to seduce your hubby


PURPLE:Helps in sexual intercourse


OPIUM: Most beneficial for couples


Azahar:Lifts human spirits


Aloe:Lifts your mood


Lemon:Fights anxiety


Rosemary: Eliminates all kind of negative vibrations


Burn an incense stick that is good for your zodiac


Aries: cinnamon,lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus.


Taurus :jasmine, magnolia, ginger


Gemini: daffodils,dragon's blood


Cancer: mint,lemon


Leo: amber,cloves


Virgo: Rosewood, Camellia, Jasmine


Libra: Orange,lily white


Scorpio: ginger,lime


Sagittarius: Pink, lavender


Capricorn: sandalwood,angelica


Aquarius: Patchouli


Pisces: Mint,myrrah


Incense Stick and loose incnese

Initially people used loose incense instead of incense sticks


In loose form you burn aromatic substances like jasmine,lavender or herbs directly.But it needs outside heat for burning.Loose incense is placed over buring charcoal to release aromatic fragrance .Indians and japanese started to look for self burning scheme.In this form first aromatic paste is prepared by mixing sandalwood with water.After which saltpeter and fragrance is added to it.After that this paster is hand rolled over bamboo or joss sticks.Finally it is air dried in sun.Now you can package and carry it easily.Just light the tip of incense stick and once it starts to glow place it in the incense holder.It will self burn.The stick inside the aromatic paste will burn slowly and evaporate aromatic substances in air filling the room with aromatic fragrance.


Types of incense


  1. loose incense : Most primitive form
  2. incense stick or agarbatti : When aromatic paste is rolled over bamboo stick or joss stick
  3. cylinder or dhoom : Its prepared by moulding
  4. cones : Its the invention of japan and displayed in world fair of chicago.


How to burn loose incense


Loose incense is placed on incense burner to release aromatic substances.It helps you to prepare with many aromatic flavours as it is easy to prepare.


Incense stick making machine