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Uses of Incense

A - Aromatherapy.
It is one of the oldest uses of incense, as old as 5,000 years.

B - Bedroom freshener.
Keep your rooms alive and fresh with incense.

C - Concentration.
Whether it is while studying or at work, the use of specific incense enables clear thinking and complete awareness.

D - Divining the muse.
For writers, painters, or any kind of artistes, burning incense provides the right setting as you meet one creative challenge after another, in search of the muse.

E - Entertain guests.
Delight and impress your guests with your sense of creativity and sophistication, by having a uniquely scented home.

F - Flower for your soul.
Incense speaks to the soul and enlightens it. Light some incense and find peace.

G - Gift it.
What better way to share your love for incense and introduce others to the wonderful world of fragrance?

H - Healing touch.
Incense carries the power to heal, be it a light headache or a serious depression, herbal incense is used in a variety of therapies.

I - Inspiring.
Scents can inspire you, stimulate you and boost your confidence.

J - Joy.
Incense is known to influence the atmosphere and feelings in the room. Light some incense and see the mood lighten up instantly.

K - Kundalini flow improves.
Incense has the power to increase your latent energy flow, resulting in complete well - being.

L - Love.
The invigorating incense can increase the sense of love. Light some incense and feel the love flow.

M - Meditation.
Incense is believed to have a deep connection to spirituality and burning of incense creates an excellent atmosphere for meditation, a practice in vogue down the ages.

N - Nature.
The incense is a natural disinfectant & fumigant. Use it as a chemical-free insecticide & pesticide to repel mosquitoes & other pests, and you don't have to worry about harmful side effects.

O - Occult uses.
Incense has its mystical dimension and is absolutely indispensable to any occult or magical practice. It is said to improve the medium's psychic abilities and help spirits to manifest themselves.

P - Purifies the environment.
Immense purifying properties are ascribed to incense which cleanses, not only the surroundings, but also the individual who, as part of the environment, feels psychologically cleansed.

Q - Quiet.
Go deep within yourself . light an incense and be quiet. Fragrances have been proved to have a soothing effect on frayed nerves & jaded minds, and dispel doubts and uncertainties.

R - Relieves stress.
Burning of incense works as an effective outlet for stress and a channel for releasing pent-up tensions.

S - Sanctity.
Festivals, poojas, weddings and all kinds of celebrations can be given a special touch by having a delightful fragrance drift around.

T - Tantalizing.
Excite the atmosphere with incense.

U - Unwind.
Ideal for unwinding after a hard day's work. It induces your body to relax and helps you let your hair down.

V - Vibrations.
Incense has the power to counter negative vibes and create positive vibrations which uplift both the emotional and the physical state.

W - Worship.
Down the ages and across various religions, incense has been an inextricable part of worship. For our ancestors in every culture, it symbolized the sacredness associated with prayer and ritual.

X - Xanadu.
Light some incense, close your eyes and travel to idyllic places.

Y - Yoga.
Incense is an excellent accompaniment to the practice of yoga. On burning, it produces an effect conducive to the state of mind required for dedicated yoga.

Z - Zzzzzz.
Sleep inducing. The next time you are troubled by restless sleep, or if you are habitually plagued by insomnia, try the caressing power of fragrance to lull you to sleep.