Treatments are written about how aromas affect the mood and human health. Incense disinfected rooms during the plague, they attracted love, helped a person to calm down, or, conversely, to feel a surge of energy. Used for this aromatic oils and incense sticks.
It is the latter that are becoming increasingly popular today. The popularity is explained simply. Firstly, incense sticks really smell good. Their aromas are so diverse that anyone can choose a smell to their liking. Secondly, sticks are very inexpensive. Finally, the aroma really affects the human condition. For example, the smell of coffee or orange invigorates, the scent of lavender soothes, and the fragrance of sandalwood or ylang-ylang excites immodest fantasies.
The power of aromas has long been studied in the East. It is there that they make mixed incense, which are becoming increasingly popular in our country. But along with popularity, the number of myths that surround incense sticks is growing. Perhaps the most popular and frightening myth is that cancer can develop due to the frequent use of incense. Is it so?
Are incense sticks harmful? The sticks are made from bamboo or charcoal rods soaked in herbal extracts. It is these herbs that can cause an allergic reaction. This is perhaps the biggest harm they can do. To avoid allergies, it’s enough to pick up “your” aroma.
The second danger is burning. When a bamboo or charcoal base smolders, combustion products are released into the air. They can provoke various diseases, including cancer. But only with excessive use. If you do not light several sticks at a time, if you do not use them every day, there will be no harm to health.
Therefore, you need to use incense sticks carefully, not forgetting the sense of proportion.
Remember: too strong aroma in the apartment can lead to nausea or headache, and a barely noticeable aroma positively affects health and condition.
Before buying incense, you need to decide which aromas are suitable for you personally; which countries are best to choose for your apartment.
Indian sticks are rich in color, sugary, sometimes sharp or heavy aroma. These incense can be harmed by too much concentration: in India, sticks are used in huge temples, and not at home. But it is Indian incense that is distinguished by the most complex compositions. The names of the fragrances speak for themselves: "Kama Sutra", "Maharani", "Rose of Love", etc.
Chinese incense sticks have a more delicate and delicate aroma. They are more harmless. Firstly, they do not have a base emitting combustion products. Secondly, the sticks are intended for use in small rooms to awaken clarity of thinking, to give energy. Finally, all without exception, Chinese incense has a very delicate, barely noticeable floral aroma.
For sensitive people, the best choice would be sticks made in Japan. A barely noticeable smell, the complete absence of essential oils is the main advantage of Japanese incense. They are made only from natural ingredients.
Tibetan sticks are most often used for medicinal purposes. They, in addition to flower, can have the aroma of bonfire, dry autumn leaves, steppe grasses.
The correct use of essential oils, incense sticks or cones can clean the house of pathogenic microbes or negative energy, give the home sophistication and sophistication. Incense can become healers of the body and soul, tune the body to a love, working or exalted mood, make life more harmonious.