History of Incense
The use of incense is as old as recorded civilization. Its history is an incredible journey into the depths of time and the evolution of humankind. A tradition that dates back thousands of years, in practically all of earth’s civilizations, it has been used to accompany prayer, worship the Gods, purify the air, release negative vibrations, induce self-awareness, and to uplift the emotional state.
Everyone knows that when Jesus was born, frankincense, myrrh, and gold were presented as gifts to the newborn infant—clearly demonstrating that these items were the most valuable and precious possessions possible at that time. However, anthropologists speculate that uses of incense predate the gifts of the Magi to the first fires of humankind. Surely the cave dwellers of the prehistoric world would have noticed that certain woods had more pleasing aromas and indeed varying emotional effects.Throughout history there has been a wide variety of materials used in making incense. Historically there was also a preference for using locally available ingredients. For example: sage and cedar used by the indigenous peoples of North America. This was a preference and ancient trading in incense materials from one area to another comprised a major part of commerce along the Silk Road and other trade routes, one notably called The Frankincense Trail.
Some Popular Incense
Some popular incense scents are Patchouli, Nag Champa, Sandalwood, Lavender, Jasmine, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Amber, Musk, Cedar Wood, Cinnamon...etc
Uses of Insence
• LOVE...Rose, Musk, Lavender, Jasmine, Vanilla, Thyme, Cinnamon
• MONEY...Cinnamon, Honeysuckle, Clove, Sage, Pine, Ginger, Basil
• PROTECTION...Sandalwood, Sage, Frankincense, Anise, Hyssop, Lilac
• PHYCHIC AWARENESS...Frankincense, Sage, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Rose,
• PROPHETIC DREAMS...Jasmine, Marigold, Camphor, Rose
• PEACE... Lilac, Magnolia, Lavender
• PURIFICATION...Sandalwood, Thyme, Musk, Lavender, Lime, Anise
Incense is an art, the ancient art of blending together fragrant gifts of nature into forms conducive for transport and release. Resins, herbs, spices, oils, flowers, leaves, barks and more are gathered and combined (using specific formulas) to create stick incense; cone incense; spiral and coil incense ; joss and dhoop sticks (incense without the stick in the middle); loose as well as bundled - to name a few. Just light the tip, blow it out and be transported - unlock and release these treasures of nature into your atmosphere. Incense stimulates and heightens the senses. The many uses of incense?... to awaken and for pleasant dreams, to vitalize and to sooth, to heal and calm the emotions, to center the mind and enhance meditation, to uplift and energize, to clear scattered thoughts and be at peace.
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