Aroma sticks are long wooden rods impregnated with essential oils. They help people whose lives are filled with rush and stress to relieve tension after a working day. After lighting incense sticks, aromas come from them that can change the mood and physical condition of a person nearby.

Types of aroma sticks

Incense sticks for the home are divided into 2 types:

1. Sticks with a core. Their stem is covered with a smooth or granular aromatic substance, after ignition it exudes the smell of not only essential oil, but also burning wood.
2. Solid. They are sticks impregnated with essential oils. During their burning, a pure aroma is felt without the admixture of the smell of wood.

Incense and aroma sticks are produced in several countries:

• India. There, the rods are made of bamboo, an odorous mixture is applied to them, after which the sticks are soaked in essential oils for several days. This technology makes it possible to obtain a strong aroma.
• Nepal. The inhabitants of this country use minerals and herbs that are pressed to make incense. The most popular fragrances are jasmine, lotus, sandalwood, pine, cedar, geranium. It takes 3 minutes to fill the room with the chosen smell.
• Tibet. There, aroma sticks are also made from herbs, but the raw materials are collected and processed by hand. Dozens of plant species can be included in one stick. As it smolders, the smell changes. Such products are expensive, but they can be used after combustion: crushed and added to cream, used for acupuncture treatment and massage.
• China. Incense has the shape of a basket, a barrel, a boat. Products in the form of a spiral are especially popular, since its inflamed coils resemble periods of life and help in solving problems. Burning should only occur in a clockwise direction. This is justified by the ideas of Chinese philosophy.

How to choose a scent

The aroma should be chosen based on your preferences, as well as the effect of aroma oils on people:

• to increase efficiency, improve attention and memory - fennel, cinnamon, lemongrass, orange, magnolia, cedar, rosemary;
• for clarification of consciousness, meditation, establishing contact with oneself and other people - mint, oregano, myrrh, laurel, almond, lavender, jasmine;
• for calm, relaxation - lemon balm, tea tree, frankincense, geranium, orchid, chamomile;
• to protect against ill-wishers and the evil eye, restore the aura - rose, jasmine, carnation, juniper, sage;
• for disinfection of premises - pine, sandalwood, patchouli;
• aphrodisiacs - violet, musk, ginger, patchouli, ylang-ylang, nutmeg rose.

Stand selection

Objects into which sticks are inserted are called incense burners. They come in different shapes and sizes.

The main types of censers:

1. Boat-shaped coasters are suitable for incense sticks with a core. They are elongated and have a small hole at the end into which the rod is inserted. In the middle of the cup there is a groove for ash, which falls off the stick during combustion.
2. Incense stands without a core should be made of non-combustible materials: stone or ceramic. Often such incense burners are figured: they are made in the form of a leaf, flower, elephant, mountains, etc. The complexity of the product depends on the master's imagination.
3. Censers suitable for both types of incense have a platform for placing coreless sticks and holes for wooden cores. They are also made in the form of various shapes.

The stand can be made independently. Clay is suitable for this. It must be rolled out, cut out the desired shape from the resulting sheet. The edges of the product can be bent. Until the material has hardened, you need to take a stick and make a hole in the stand with it. After that, you need to get the rod and wait for the craft to harden. For decoration, you can use acrylic paints and beads made of stone or glass.

You can make an incense burner from a cup or bowl. It is necessary to pour grain, salt, sand or cereals into it. The ash remaining after the burning of the rods will fall on them.

How to use

Many people who are interested in oriental culture do not know how to use incense sticks. First you need to prepare everything you need: a censer and an aroma stick. If the room is small, it is better to take half the incense to avoid headaches.

Before you light and extinguish the incense stick, you should choose a place to install the stand. It should be located at a distance of more than 1 m from flammable products. Then the rod must be stuck into the hole intended for it or cereals, salt or sand in a homemade censer.

To light incense, you need to bring a burning match or lighter to its free end. The stick will not burn. To understand that the product caught fire, you can by its darkening end. This is how the smoldering incense manifests itself. A red-orange light should appear at the end. At the same time, a black stream of smoke will appear above the aroma stick, directed upwards.

As it burns, the room will fill with the aromas of essential oils, and the wand will darken. The decayed part will turn into ashes, which will fall on the stand. If the incense goes out, you can light it again.

In 30-40 minutes, the aroma stick will burn itself, it is not necessary to extinguish it. It is enough to make sure that the light is extinguished, and the stream of smoke does not rise up. After use, the ashes and the remaining rod must be thrown away. The smell will fill the room long after the fire has gone out.

Burning incense must not be left unattended. If it is not possible to wait until the smoldering stops, you can lower the lit end of the stick into a vessel of water.

Benefit

The positive effect of aroma sticks:

• relaxation;
• creating a positive mood;
• mobilization of internal forces;
• activation of mental processes;
• attraction of love and increased sexual desire.

Diseases should not be treated with aromatic substances. Only a doctor will help get rid of the disease.

Harm

If you use incense more than 2 times a week, you can get lung cancer. This is facilitated by smoldering smoke inhaled by a person and settling in his lungs.

The use of poor quality sticks can also lead to respiratory diseases. Often they contain harmful impurities. Aromatic products are better to choose in specialized stores. Quality products will not smell strongly. They must also be stored in a dry place.

It is important to remember that some people may be allergic to certain oils or herbs. If you experience sneezing, watery eyes, headaches or skin itching, you should immediately stop using aromatic devices and ventilate the room.

When used correctly, incense sticks will help create a good mood, help get rid of depression, and relieve fatigue. These decorative products will create coziness in the house or help to create a working environment in the office.

Treatises have been written about how aromas affect a person's mood and health. Incense was used to disinfect rooms during the plague, attract love, help a person calm down or, on the contrary, feel a surge of energy. Used for this aromatic oils and incense sticks.

It is the latter that are becoming more and more popular today. The popularity is explained simply. First, incense sticks really smell good. Their aromas are so diverse that anyone can choose the 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 aroma of lavender soothes, and the fragrance of sandalwood or ylang-ylang excites immodest fantasies.

In the East, they have long studied the power of aromas. It is there that they make mixed incense, which is becoming more and more 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 the frequent use of incense can lead to cancer. 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 greatest harm they can bring. To avoid allergies, it is enough to choose "your" fragrance.

The second danger lies in burning. When a bamboo or charcoal base smolders, combustion products are released into the air. They can cause various diseases, including cancer. But only with excessive use. If you do not light several sticks at the same 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 an aroma in an apartment can lead to nausea or a headache, and a barely noticeable aroma has a positive effect on health and condition.

Before buying incense, you need to decide which fragrances are right for you personally, incense sticks of which countries are better to choose for your apartment.

Indian sticks are distinguished by their rich color, sugary, sometimes sharp or heavy aroma. These incense can be harmful if concentrated too strongly: 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 subtle and delicate aroma. They are more harmless. Firstly, they do not have a base that releases combustion products. Secondly, sticks are designed to be used in small spaces to awaken clarity of thought, to give energy. Finally, without exception, all Chinese incense has a very subtle, barely noticeable floral aroma.

For sensitive people the best choice there will be sticks made in Japan. A barely noticeable smell, the complete absence of essential oils - the main advantage of Japanese incense. They are made only from natural ingredients.

Tibetan sticks are most often used in medicinal purposes. They, in addition to the flower, can have the aroma of a fire, dry autumn leaves, steppe grasses.

Correct use essential oils, incense sticks or cones can cleanse the house of pathogenic microbes or negative energy, give the home sophistication and sophistication. Incense can become healers of the body and soul, adjust the body to a loving, working or sublime mood, make life more harmonious.

People burn incense sticks for many reasons - for relaxation, for religious purposes, or simply because they like the smell of incense. It is important to know how to use them correctly.

Steps

Part 1

Consider purchasing incense sticks with a core. Such sticks consist of a thin wooden rod (usually bamboo) covered (with the exception of 2–3 centimeters from the bottom) with an aromatic substance. The aromatic substance can be both smooth and smooth, and granular in appearance. The aroma obtained during combustion is usually quite intense, consisting of the smell of the aromatic substance itself and the burning wooden core.

Consider purchasing solid incense sticks. Such sticks consist entirely of aromatic substance and do not contain a core. They have a milder scent, so they work well in smaller spaces like a bedroom or office. Since these sticks do not have a core, their aroma is uniform, without the admixture of the smell of burning wood.

Find a suitable chopstick stand. These coasters, also called incense burners, come in many different shapes and sizes. The type of stand will depend on which sticks you use, with or without a core. You can purchase an incense burner that fits the chopsticks you use, or you can make your own using household items.

Consider making your own incense burner. You can make your own chopstick stand out of clay, or use a cup filled with something crumbly and non-flammable. Here are some options:

• Blind a figured clay incense burner. Take a lump of natural self-hardening modeling clay and roll it into a flat sheet. After that, cut out the desired shape from it, using a craft knife or a pastry knife. You can leave the cut out figure flat, or bend its edges, giving it the shape of a vase. Take an incense stick and stick it into the clay, making a recess in it. Take out the stick and wait for the clay to harden before using it as a coaster.
• Make an incense burner out of a bowl or cup. Take a vessel large enough to contain the ashes that fall from the burning incense stick. Fill it with grain, rice, salt or sand.

1. Light the tip of the incense stick. This can be done with a match or a lighter. Bring a flame to the wand and wait until it ignites.

   Let the stick burn for about 10 seconds. The flame will go out on its own. When this happens, look at the tip of the incense stick. If a glowing smoldering light is visible on it, the wand burns properly. If the glow is not visible and the tip is covered with ashes, it is necessary to light the wand again.

   Kindle the fire carefully. Fan the fire so that a smoldering fire is visible with a thin column of smoke rising from it; while you should not see the flame. After about 30 seconds, you will feel the aroma coming from the stick. These signs indicate that the stick is burning correctly. If you can't see anything and the tip doesn't glow, having an ashy appearance, it means that the wand is completely extinguished. In this case, light it again. This time cover the tip with the palm of your hand, gently fanning the flame.

   Place the incense stick in the holder. If you are using a stick with a core, place the unscented wooden tip in the stand. If you have a stick without a core, it does not matter which end you fix it in the holder. In most incense burners, the sticks are mounted vertically or at a slight angle. If the stick is at a slight angle, make sure its burning tip is above the stand. If the top tip protrudes beyond the stand, cut the stick or place the censer on a wider fireproof stand.

   • If you are using a bowl or cup filled with grain, rice, salt, or sand as a stand, gently stick the tip of the stick into the loose material so that it stands on its own when you release it. You can stick the stick vertically or tilt it slightly. In the latter case, the top of the stick should not protrude beyond the stand, so that the ashes from it fall on the stand, and not on the table or on the floor.

2. Wait until the stick burns out to the end. Most incense sticks burn for 20-30 minutes, depending on length and thickness.

   Take precautions. As with other burning objects, do not leave a lit wand unattended. If you need to go away, extinguish the wand by dipping its burning tip in water or pressing it against a fireproof surface. Place the incense burner on a heat-resistant surface, away from curtains, curtains, children and pets.

Part 3

Use incense while meditating. Their aroma will allow you not only to relax and distract from extraneous thoughts, but also help you focus on the subject of meditation.

Aromatherapy is one of the oldest methods of treating a person with the help of smells. Incense sticks (or incense) are the most convenient and optimal way to influence the human body with the help of aroma. Incense sticks can be with or without a stem. Aroma sticks are made of thin bamboo, on which a special aromatic substance is applied along the entire length (except for the end of 3 cm). Such sticks burn together with bamboo and, in addition to the main smell, have a light woody aroma. Sticks without a stem are made only of aromatic substance, they do not have a special handle. The smell of such sticks is more delicate and deep.

Incense sticks are common all over the world, as many ancient cultures used incense during various events. To date, the most famous are Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and Indian incense. Each fragrance can bring a certain feeling and emotion to a person.

Choosing an aroma stick scent

Some incense is aimed at meditation and relaxation, others help to increase a person's performance. In order not to fall asleep at work, you need to know what various aromas contribute to.

1. Cedar, lemongrass, citrus, fennel, sandalwood, cinnamon, rosemary, magnolia are stimulating aromas that increase efficiency, make a person concentrate on what is important. With the help of these aromas, you can improve memory, cope with stress, acquire a cheerful mood. In many eastern countries, such incense is lit in large offices.
2. Mint, lavender, jasmine, rose, almond, oregano, myrrh, laurel - these incense help to establish contact with people and their own self. Such aromas are used for various contradictions, when a person does not know what to do. These tools will help you immerse yourself in the process of meditation and make the right decision.
3. Frankincense, orchid, lemon balm, chamomile, geranium, tea tree will help you calm down. Such incense perfectly relieves nervous exhaustion, pacifies after physical and mental overwork. They are able to overcome even severe depression.
4. Carnation, jasmine, sage, rose, opium, juniper - have a powerful energy component. Such incense sticks will protect your spirit from energy vampirism, from the evil eye, ill-wishers. They are able to restore the human aura.
5. Musk, patchouli, ylang-ylang, violet, nutmeg rose, ginger are the strongest aphrodisiacs. Such incense kindles sexual desire and attraction.
6. Sandalwood, patchouli, pine are able to fight bacteria and germs in the air. They are often used to disinfect rooms where there are patients. Even in ancient times, during periods of rampant typhus epidemics, pine branches were burned in every house so as not to get infected.

Before buying, it is important to decide what exactly you need - to relax or concentrate, to protect your home from envious people or to awaken passion in a partner. When the necessary incense is bought and brought into the house, you need to kindle it.

Special stands for sticks, which are called incense burners, can be wooden, marble, clay or glass. If you use a rod stick, you can take a wooden censer for it, since the rod itself does not burn without aromatic substance. If you use incense without a stem, then you need to choose a non-combustible material so that a fire does not happen. Today, incense burners can be a real piece of furniture - they are very beautiful, artsy, patterned. If you don’t have a special incense burner, you can use improvised means - a glass of rice, sand or salt. The incense stick will just need to be stuck into the bulk composition.

1. When the incense burner is ready, simply insert the stick into the holder. If the incense burner is homemade, stick the stick in salt or sand.
2. If the room is small, it is better to use half an aroma stick so that the pungent smell does not cause a headache.
3. Choose a place where the burning stick will stand. It is better to place it away from carpets, curtains and other flammable objects. Place the censer on the table (if there are no children in the house), on a bookcase or a high shelf.
4. Lighting aroma sticks is not difficult, just hold a lighter or a burning match to the end of the stick and wait until it lights up. It will not burn in the literal sense - only a barely noticeable smoldering. If a red light is visible at the end of the wand and the wand smokes heavily, everything is in order, you did everything right. If the wand is extinguished, it must be lit again. You are probably lighting the wand in a draft, so it will die out.
5. Place the smoldering stick in the holder so that it is tilted at a slight angle over the stand into which the ashes fall. If you are using a homemade incense burner, insert the stick into the bulk composition so that it holds well and does not fall.
6. The incense stick usually burns for half an hour, but long after burning, it fills the room with its aroma.
7. Do not leave burning incense unattended. If you urgently need to leave, just dip the burning end of the stick into the water.

This simple way to burn incense will help you achieve your desired goal.

Incense will help to relax and calm down, if necessary, increase efficiency and give your home a pleasant aroma. Along with all these advantages, incense also has its downsides.

Scientists have found that the constant use of incense sticks increases the risk of developing lung cancer. However, this does not threaten those who fumigate their house less than twice a week. In addition, a certain aroma can cause individual intolerance. Allergic reactions can manifest as dizziness, coughing, and even spasm of the respiratory organs.

When choosing incense sticks, special attention should be paid to the place where they are sold. Cheap incense of low quality may consist of synthetic substances, the combustion of which is very harmful to the body. To test the quality of the incense, sniff the sticks through the packaging. If they exude a sharp aroma, it is better to refuse them. Real incense sticks don't have a strong smell when they're not burning. It is best to buy this product in its home country, such as India. Keep in mind that aromatic compounds in India are sold not only in the form of sticks. They can be loose - the powder is poured onto burning coals. Animal figurines are also very popular. They are set on fire, and they envelop the room with a magical aroma.

Incense sticks are effective method relaxation in this noisy and fast paced world. Look for time for self-knowledge and relaxation, live in harmony with yourself. And incense, which helps to expand your consciousness, will help you with this.

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In Feng Shui, smells are of great importance. After all, using this or that aroma, a person can achieve much more than he thinks.

With the help of incense sticks or aroma oils, you can get rid of fatigue, headache or just relax. But incense is not only good for the emotional and physical human condition, with their help you can cleanse the house of various types of negative energy.

To date, you can find many types and flavors of incense sticks, but before you buy one or another flavor, you need to determine the task for which you need a selected fragrance.

In this article, we will introduce you to the different smells of incense sticks and oils, as well as tell you how to use them.

Incense scents and their effects

Mint scented incense sticks
mint aroma soothes, gives energy and strength. If you set fire to these incense sticks in the territory of friends or in the territory of knowledge, then this can help you improve relations with your friends or get helpers in some business. But pregnant women should not use essential oil with a mint smell, it will have a side effect on her well-being.

basil helps to raise your self-esteem, thanks to this, it is better to set fire to the fragrance with the smell of basil in the northern sector - in the quarry territory, then it will be able to help you see your real friends and enemies. In general, basil is a symbol of the implementation of your projects and goals, your success and personal growth. The aroma of this incense will add vigor to you and clarify your thoughts. However, during pregnancy, this smell is also not best applied.

Incense sticks with incense scent
this sweetish aroma will cleanse the room of all negative energy. It is appropriate to use it before you pray or meditate. The aroma of incense can help you tune in to the desired mood. It is advisable to use these incense sticks or essential oil with the smell of incense in the assistants' territory.

Chamomile incense sticks
the smell of chamomile will give the right and warm relationship, both in the family and between the wife and husband, if, for example, you fumigate the territory of the family and relationships with it. In the territory of health, the smell of chamomile will have a beneficial effect on the sincere state of all the inhabitants of the apartment. He will free you from unnecessary fears and give you peace and tranquility.

Eucalyptus incense sticks
this smell has a wide spectrum of influence. Even in antiquity, eucalyptus was used to treat rhinitis and the upper respiratory tract. Its smell activates thinking, so if you have students or schoolchildren at home, then light these incense in the territory of knowledge. And if, for example, you are preparing for a trip, then light a wand with this smell in the northeastern part of the apartment, this can help you distinguish true friends from deceivers. And if, when taking a bath, you drop a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil into the water, this can help you find a way out of a difficult situation and solve any problem. You will restore your own mental strength and clarity of mind after a hard day's work.

Incense sticks with lavender scent
lavender-scented fragrance is mostly used to cleanse the home, and its woody, fragrant scent is also used against infectious diseases. If one of the family members is sick at home, it will not be superfluous to set fire to this fragrance in the territory of health.

Rose incense sticks
For a long time, the rose has been considered the patroness of love, tenderness and devotion. If, for example, you use rose-scented incense, then in this way you will be able to equalize your own aura and the aura of your own home. Also, the aroma of a rose can help with different types stress, insomnia and depression. Rose-scented incense is much better to burn in the area of ​​family and relationships. By doing this, you will strengthen your own relationship with your partner, bring a little more tenderness and affection into them.

Incense sticks with geranium scent
The aroma of geranium relieves headaches, migraines and helps with hypertension quite well. If, for example, you are very overexcited, then a geranium-scented incense stick can help you put your nerves in order. She can fumigate any area in the house, it does not matter much.

Rosemary incense sticks
rosemary is considered to be a sacred plant in most cases. It is widely used in various rituals. Incense with the smell of rosemary cures many diseases, but even more so for the gastrointestinal tract, liver and nervous system. Also, this fragrance has a rejuvenation effect.

Juniper scented incense sticks
this incense is excellent at cleansing the air in a room, and it is believed that with the help of juniper incense one can awaken amorous feelings in a partner. But besides this, these incense have a disinfecting effect.

Saffron incense sticks– are in great demand in Tibet and Nepal. Applying the fragrance of saffron, you will acquire the energy of love and compassion. Saffron has a wonderful effect on the respiratory system.

Basil incense sticks
in India, basil evoked associations with the god Krishna, thanks to which the Indians greatly honor this plant. Fragrance with the smell of basil can help you not only clean the room and aura, but also get rid of mosquitoes. Plus, basil is a wonderful antidepressant and immune stimulant. This incense is offered to fumigate the territory of health and the territory of knowledge.

Opium scented incense sticks
opium will develop your intuition and self-knowledge. It will enhance the brightness of your personality and will suppress all sorts of bad thoughts and envy. Opium-scented incense sticks are great for fumigating the territory of a career and the territory of knowledge.

Incense sticks with poppy scent
poppy has long been considered a symbol of beauty and youth. It is quite soothing, calming and relaxing, making incense sticks with the scent of poppy seeds best used before you are going to meditate or when relaxing. The aroma of poppy is perfect in the territory of assistants.

Cinnamon incense sticks
With its own sweetish-spicy aroma, cinnamon is able to cheer up and give vigor. It will warm you up and relieve any depression. Fragrance with the smell of cinnamon is allowed to be used in any territory, however, if you want it to perform the necessary effect on you, then it is an excellent option to fumigate the territory of health with it.

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