About Incense

  

The use of incense began very early in human history probably around the time of the discovery of fire. Our ancestors found that everything, when burnt, gives off a special aroma. The difference, for example, between the smell of a handful of herbs and the smell of a pine tree branch is greatly emphasized when each is consigned to the flames. Throw on some dried leaves, or exotic spice and the air will immediately filled with a distinctive aroma.
                                 

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You can see why our ancestors believed they were freeing a spirit when they ignited certain herbs. The effect of a sudden flare of aromatic smoke stimulates the senses in many different ways. The nose perceives the scent, and the eyes follow the delicate smoke as it moves in the air, creating endlessly different shapes.

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        Every ancient culture practiced incense burning, producing rich and unique knowledge.They were quick to incorporate the effect of this in their festivals and rituals. From Egypt to China and from India to South America there began a tradition that is still followed today in mosques, churches and temples. At around the same time, there also began a longstanding association with Ceremonial Magick. Its sacred purpose was to convey messages to the heavens, to carry prayers to their destination. And to this day, it supports prayer and meditation in all major religions. Our ancestors also used incense to disinfect living spaces, sick beds, and animal stalls, believing it healed the sick. They used it to make clothing and other objects smell good, to influence dreaming, to create visions, to improve the acoustics in churches, and for many other purposes.

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       Plants, herbs and spices (especially from distant lands) soon became much-prized and highly desirable commodities. For many years they were a currency more valuable than gold or silver. In almost every religion, aromatic oils, leaves and powders were considered a gift from God, symbolic of divine grace. The New Testament tells of three wise men bringing Frankincense and Myrrh as gifts for the baby Jesus.

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        Today, there has been resurgence in the use of essential oils and the burning of incense. It's not such a 'pure' way to enjoy an organic smell because the fragrance is carried by smoke, which has an odour of its own. Nonetheless, it is very evocative, and in spite of (or perhaps because of) its smokiness, the most effective way to release the mood or feeling behind a particular aroma.


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