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Published: June 5, 2007
The burning of incense has been practiced by many religions and cultures for thousands of years. During ancient times the rich, fragrant smoke of incense was not only used as a simple air freshener, but was also used for medicinal purposes. Some civilizations used incense burning as a way to force out evil spirits that they believed were causing illness.
Today, incense is usually not considered a type of medicine. However, many people still find the intense odor produced by incense helps them to achieve their desired state of mind. For example, some burn incense while practicing meditation. There are many different types of aromatherapy incense suggested for use during meditation such as sandalwood, aloeswood, and frankincense. These types of aromatherapy incense are used during meditation due to the relaxing effect the odors tend to create.
Incense comes in a variety of forms, the most common of which are incense sticks, coil incense, and resin incense. Wholesale incense is available in many new age shops for a very reasonable price. With so many choices of incense, there also comes a variety of incense holders and burners. Those unfamiliar with incense may not realize the opportunities incense holders can bring to their home decor.
The most commonly used incense holders are incense burner boxes, statues, bottles, carvings, and hangings. Even the most widely noted incense holder comes in a variety of styles besides the plain wooden style. Incense burners and incense holders range in style, from detailed to classic and down to earth.
As incense sticks burn, they inevitably leave behind ashes. Typically, incense holders will have a hole drilled into it for the incense stick to be placed. The function of incense holders is to provide a tray to catch the ashes the incense sticks drop as they burn. This makes for easy clean up.
An incense burner box is typically made from wood, which posses an incense holder within a box. With the burner box, the incense stick are placed and lit inside the box. Once the incense has been lit it is then covered. Burner boxes are known to release the scented smoke in unique patterns.
Incense burners, sometimes referred to as censers, are usually made of metal or stone. Incense burners are made in the shape of a bowl and suspended by chains. The incense is then smoldered inside the incense burner. Incense burners tend to be designed to represent a person's religious backgrounds. Some religions use their incense burners for important religious practices.
The use of incense holders and burners can also add a splash of style to any home. With incense holders made in a variety of materials such as metal and wood and in every color imaginable, incense holders can be used as part of a design focal point in a room. In addition, the design elements of incense holders and burners add a sense of symbolism for its user. For example, Chinese tradition believes that lotus shaped incense holders represent wisdom and purity and attract good fortune.
Through the ages, many people for many reasons have enjoyed the burning of incense. Aromatherapy incense can be enjoyed for meditation reasons in order to stimulate a relaxed state of mind. The range and types of incense brings an assortment of incense burners and incense holders to choose from. Often the type of incense burner or incense holder may make a statement about its user's religious background or simply their sense of style.
Sources:
Erickson, Johann. “Spice Up Your Room With Incense Burners.” Streetdirectory.com. 1999-2007. Virtual Map. 30 May. 2007. http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/2711/f amily/spice_up_your_room_with_incense_burners.html />Fragrance In The Home. aworldofaromatherapy.com. 2001-2007 A World of Aromatherapy.30 May. 2007. http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/aromatherapy-a rticle-fragrance-in-the-home.htm
Jelling, Jakob. “Choose the Right Incense Burner.” Healthguidance.org. 2007. 30 May. 2007. http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/587/1/Choose-T he-Right-Incense-Burner.html
Keville, Kathy. “History of Aromatherapy.” howstuffworks.com. 1998-2007. HowStuffWorks, Inc.30 May. 2007. http://health.howstuffworks.com/history-of-aromath erapy2.htm
Today, incense is usually not considered a type of medicine. However, many people still find the intense odor produced by incense helps them to achieve their desired state of mind. For example, some burn incense while practicing meditation. There are many different types of aromatherapy incense suggested for use during meditation such as sandalwood, aloeswood, and frankincense. These types of aromatherapy incense are used during meditation due to the relaxing effect the odors tend to create.
Incense comes in a variety of forms, the most common of which are incense sticks, coil incense, and resin incense. Wholesale incense is available in many new age shops for a very reasonable price. With so many choices of incense, there also comes a variety of incense holders and burners. Those unfamiliar with incense may not realize the opportunities incense holders can bring to their home decor.
The most commonly used incense holders are incense burner boxes, statues, bottles, carvings, and hangings. Even the most widely noted incense holder comes in a variety of styles besides the plain wooden style. Incense burners and incense holders range in style, from detailed to classic and down to earth.
As incense sticks burn, they inevitably leave behind ashes. Typically, incense holders will have a hole drilled into it for the incense stick to be placed. The function of incense holders is to provide a tray to catch the ashes the incense sticks drop as they burn. This makes for easy clean up.
An incense burner box is typically made from wood, which posses an incense holder within a box. With the burner box, the incense stick are placed and lit inside the box. Once the incense has been lit it is then covered. Burner boxes are known to release the scented smoke in unique patterns.
Incense burners, sometimes referred to as censers, are usually made of metal or stone. Incense burners are made in the shape of a bowl and suspended by chains. The incense is then smoldered inside the incense burner. Incense burners tend to be designed to represent a person's religious backgrounds. Some religions use their incense burners for important religious practices.
The use of incense holders and burners can also add a splash of style to any home. With incense holders made in a variety of materials such as metal and wood and in every color imaginable, incense holders can be used as part of a design focal point in a room. In addition, the design elements of incense holders and burners add a sense of symbolism for its user. For example, Chinese tradition believes that lotus shaped incense holders represent wisdom and purity and attract good fortune.
Through the ages, many people for many reasons have enjoyed the burning of incense. Aromatherapy incense can be enjoyed for meditation reasons in order to stimulate a relaxed state of mind. The range and types of incense brings an assortment of incense burners and incense holders to choose from. Often the type of incense burner or incense holder may make a statement about its user's religious background or simply their sense of style.
Sources:
Erickson, Johann. “Spice Up Your Room With Incense Burners.” Streetdirectory.com. 1999-2007. Virtual Map. 30 May. 2007. http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/2711/f amily/spice_up_your_room_with_incense_burners.html />Fragrance In The Home. aworldofaromatherapy.com. 2001-2007 A World of Aromatherapy.30 May. 2007. http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/aromatherapy-a rticle-fragrance-in-the-home.htm
Jelling, Jakob. “Choose the Right Incense Burner.” Healthguidance.org. 2007. 30 May. 2007. http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/587/1/Choose-T he-Right-Incense-Burner.html
Keville, Kathy. “History of Aromatherapy.” howstuffworks.com. 1998-2007. HowStuffWorks, Inc.30 May. 2007. http://health.howstuffworks.com/history-of-aromath erapy2.htm
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