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
- loose incense : Most primitive form
- incense stick or agarbatti : When aromatic paste is rolled over bamboo stick or joss stick
- cylinder or dhoom : Its prepared by moulding
- 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