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Which incense sticks are better? Incense sticks for home comfort

Beautiful word aromatherapy is known to all mankind in all corners of the Earth with the same meaning. The first evidence that people used incense is in medical books. It was the special antiseptic odors, distributed by fumigation, that could disinfect premises and even entire cities during times of severe epidemics. If in the southern latitudes they could use essential oils of plants that were exotic to us, which are successfully used today in the production of aromatic oils, in the northern latitudes the function of such an antiseptic was performed by pine trees. This genus is widespread throughout almost the entire territory of Russia. In the Middle Ages, in large and small cities, during epidemics, bonfires were lit from solid trees, which during combustion released a huge amount of resins and essential oil, thereby disinfecting everything around.

The modern use of aromatherapy is a solution not only to therapeutic, but also to psychological problems.

Methods of using aroma oils

Aroma oils can be used in different ways for different purposes:

inhalation;
cutaneous methods;
food consumption.

Each method is used for different purposes:

treatment of colds;
improvement and treatment of skin;
improvement of emotional state, etc.

Perhaps the most common method of use is incense sticks.

Beneficial properties of aroma oils

Each incense stick is impregnated with essential oils. Depending on the properties of the oil, their appropriate use is recommended. Moreover, before you can enjoy and benefit from aromas, you need to clearly understand the combination of smells.

Combination rules:

You can only mix scents from the same group: floral with floral, woody with woody, citrus with citrus.
All fragrances have different durations existence. Therefore, it is recommended to mix instantly volatile (for example, tea tree) and long-fragrant (it is better to add coniferous species to the woody pair of tea tree to achieve the ideal period).
If you have the opportunity to choose aromatic oils with sticks based on smell, be sure to focus on your own sensations. For example, cosmetologists who work with essential oils and create individual skin care creams believe that a person can help himself by adding aromas and improve psychological state and even achieve your desired goals. To do this, the client is offered a fairly large assortment of scents, which are simply sorted into 3 categories:

like;
don't like it;
I doubt.

From a bouquet of “likes”, an ideal option will definitely be created, in which there will be nothing unnecessary for a person (it will all go into the “dislike” category). The kit called “I doubt it” will help a professional cosmetologist supplement his existing desires with the necessary components. The best choice is when the “I like” and “I doubt” sets contain 3 aromatic oils; from such a bouquet you can create an ideal composition. Be guided by your personal feelings and create your own scents that are beneficial only to you.

But there are also universal solutions for creating a great mood and improving well-being, which are sold in all small and large cities of our country - these are incense sticks. Do you know the secret of how to set fire to incense sticks? How long do they burn?

Types of incense sticks

Incense sticks from different parts of the world in each case have their own bouquet and, accordingly, effect.

The main thing in using them is to learn not to harm yourself and your loved ones. This is only possible with high concentration one or mixing several aromas in a poorly ventilated area.

Main types of sticks:

Indian;
Nepalese;
Tibetan;
Chinese.

All these names do not necessarily mean that the incense sticks were produced in the countries of the same name. The most important thing about them is a bouquet of incense. It is this bouquet that gives the sticks their name.

Indian

The uniqueness of the technology for applying fragrances in India is that natural bamboo is used as the material for the sticks. The material itself has a unique smell. The bouquet of incense applied to it is complemented by bamboo fragrance and thanks to this a special uniqueness of the smell is created.

The most popular oils: patchouli and sandalwood (a bouquet that ignites passion); eucalyptus (heals any cold).

Having perhaps the most inconspicuous packaging, Indian incense sticks Russian market are the most popular.

Chinese chopsticks

If you see a package of standard looking sticks that say "Chinese incense" it is not true. In China, there is no standard concept of a stick; they fumigate the premises with products that have the same meaning as the concept of “incense sticks”, but in fact have the form of spirals, barrels, and boats.

IN Chinese chopsticks bouquets can be very different, in them the main place is given to philosophy. Incense twisted in a spiral is lit and repeats the turns of life, thereby influencing the solution of various issues.

Nepalese chopsticks

The uniqueness of these incense lies in the method of use. How to light incense sticks correctly? It is the Nepalese version that is set on fire for 2-3 minutes and immediately extinguished. It's all about their core lineup. To make the base, pressed plant stems and grass are used, which burn for only a short time.

Nepalese believe that when sandalwood oil burns, it calms the nerves and helps cope with insomnia and anxiety; the scent of jasmine relieves painful cough and asthmatic conditions; geranium calms the nerves.

Tibetan chopsticks

Created on the principle of Nepalese sticks, Tibetan ones can contain up to 40 incense at once. In this case, the combustion period will give a gradual mixing of aromas. They are given particular preference for several reasons:

collecting herbs - only during a certain period;
only handmade from collection to packaging;
the possibility of not only using sticks as aromatherapy, but also using combustion residues (and the sticks themselves) for massage sessions, acupuncture treatment, etc.

Now you know what incense sticks are, how to light them and how to combine them. Choose your personal bouquet and type of sticks to create the mood and feel great.

You smoke the leaves of a tangerine tree: it’s like looking into the distance from the top of a mountain in the autumn. You smoke osmanthus: it’s like contemplating the writings of ancient books, and the laws of the ancients appear before your eyes by themselves.

Dong Yue - “Book of Incense”, 17th century

Incense came to yoga from Hinduism, where it is burned to this day during religious rituals (yagnas and pujas) - and this is not surprising, because yoga is part of Indian culture, just like religion. Many yogis use incense to appeal to patrons, egregors of practice - the deities of the Indian pantheon. But in fact, incense is not an exclusively Indian thing; it is also used in other religions of the world: Christianity (incense is the oldest incense) and Buddhism, for example.

In general, incense probably existed before all religions - after all, fragrant (or not so fragrant) fire smoke from various “sticks” was part of the life of primitive and later primitive man. Subsequently, smoke - including, but not only from, narcotic plants - was used in shamanism. Gradually, religions almost everywhere replaced paganism and shamanism, but... the use of incense smoke remained! What is so interesting about it that people have been doing it for thousands of years, just like yoga?

In fact, people who burn incense sticks (including Indian and Tibetan ones) are not even religious! - after all, they simply, objectively speaking, smell nice and help create a pleasant atmosphere of peace and joy in the room. So, on the other hand, incense is also an air flavoring agent, cheap and easy to use - but more or less natural and harmless? - this is a must watch.

If you “dig” a little deeper, then incense is not just a full house of fragrant smoke and a little self-hypnosis “for peace of mind and success in business”: after all, incense often contains (supposedly) natural substances that are really useful (or, if you are unlucky - harmful) to health. Incense has long been widely and successfully used in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese, Tibetan and other types of ancient medicine. But the use of incense - which is included, for example, in the mandatory training course for a monk from Shao-Lin! - they study for YEARS, under the guidance of an experienced mentor, a doctor... Not our case, right? Therefore, let’s leave aside for a moment the traditions of Indian Purna Yoga (where without sticks it is difficult for ritual reasons), because the question of the benefits or harms of the components of the “stink stick” from a health point of view comes to the fore.

First, of course, " bad news»!

It is necessary, if possible, to avoid inhaling the smoke of “chemical” incense, which is widely used in India, because... they smell strong, powerfully, and - there, in Asia itself - are ridiculously cheap. Often such “sticks” have clumsy, tasteless packaging and sometimes unusual names that would be more suitable for an air freshener for the toilet (“brandy”, “cafe au lait”, “sea surf”, etc.). Such sticks contain not only the “stick” itself - a wooden rod, the smoke from the combustion of which contains the same substances as firewood in the stove (including CO2), but also artificially synthesized substances, poison for our body. These sticks usually have “heavy” scents; if you try different incense, you will most likely gradually give up on these. If your goal is not to drown out the smell of cow dung and rotting garbage from the street, as is often the case in India, then is it worth using “heavy artillery”? Having Evian mineral water on hand, you are unlikely to drink bright yellow Buratino? Although, the taste and color. (POSITIVE: Usually, expensive and “branded” (Sai Baba Ashram, Auroville, etc.) Indian, as well as Tibetan (according to Tibetan medicine, i.e. 100% from natural ingredients), Nepalese (sang and cheaper “Tibetan” sticks) and Chinese (baseless) sticks and spirals.)
Scientists have found that too much smoke, even natural smoke, indoors is definitely harmful. Usually there is a rule - no more than 3 sticks per room, but for some chemical incense this will not work - even 1 “super-stick” can “stink” the entire room and literally choke the practitioners. However, such moments are usually determined quickly by feeling. And from a “chemical” point of view, the smoke of cheap incense can contain polyaromatic hydrocarbons, carbonyl compounds, toluene and benzene - all of which, with prolonged exposure, can cause cancer. In general, follow simple rule: if the smell begins to “put pressure on the brain”, it’s time to “turn off” the stick, or even completely stop using this type of incense, at least indoors. (POSITIVE: Many even “super-smelly” sticks indoors are perceived much better on fresh air. They can be burned without harm to health when practicing outdoors.)
If you use (especially Indian) incense to excess, the whole room “stinks” of it for a long time. The author of these lines “at one time” stank his apartment so much that the smell of “India” could be heard even from the entrance (“somewhere here is a yogi’s apartment” - perhaps other residents might have thought). Do you want all your clothes and upholstered furniture to smell like an Indian flea market? It's up to you to decide. (POSITIVE: If you smell strongly of exotic incense, other yogis will recognize you a mile away and praise you for your “pleasant aura”!)

THE BENEFITS of incense are no less significant:

Some incense has a weak psychosomatic effect - i.e. are able to unobtrusively regulate the state: invigorate, calm, or promote concentration. This is important and useful for any yoga practice! Such incense, of course, is not addictive in the medical sense. That is, this is a safe way to modulate your state the way you want: for example, in the morning “burn lemon sticks” to cheer up, and in the evening - relax with the smell of patchouli, create a romantic mood with sandalwood or rose, or meditate “on the juniper wave " This is normal and not dangerous (provided that the sticks are soaked in natural aromatic oils, and not synthetic flavors!). Examples of beneficial, natural incense ingredients: sandalwood, lavender, bergamot, jasmine, saffron, juniper, sweetgrass, lemongrass, citrus aroma. oils, wood oils (fir, pine, cedar), and others.
Correctly selected incense brings harmony vital energy(prana or “qi”) and through this health in general: they replenish what is missing or, conversely, remove the excess of some energies, manifestations, tendencies in the human body. And it, as we know from yoga, is “multi-layered”, has not only a dense physical, but also a more delicate “pranic” “layer”, which also responds to the components of natural incense. Just like practicing yoga! - and to any other influences: information, food, drinks, and medications! In this aspect, incense is medicine - or poison if you choose and use it incorrectly. Everything is good not only in moderation, but also in due time: say, for a cold, some “sticks” are good, in the heat - others, for depression - third ones, and if you need to calm the mind - fourth ones, and so on. In the East (Tibet, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, etc.) since ancient times, entire branches of medical science have been created, dedicated specifically to treatment with incense.

Evgenia Korsakova, specialist in external procedures of Tibetan medicine, student of Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, Geshe Rinchen Tenzin, Dr. Nida Chenantsang:

“In Tibetan medicine, they are often used as incense. medicinal compositions or their components, which the patient takes orally. This is believed to enhance the effect on the disease. The most famous of these is “Agar 31”. This Tibetan medicinal incense is made from 31 herbal ingredients collected from the Himalayan region. The main one is Aqualaria aloga, which has wide application in Tibetan medicine. The incense is prepared by hand in a traditional way in strict accordance with Tibetan Medical Tantra. Includes aloe, flowers of various herbs, saffron, red and white sandalwood, sapwood resin and others. Has a positive effect on: pain in the upper body; dry mouth and tongue, rapid breathing, irritability, depression and insomnia, muscle or nerve stiffness, tightness in the limbs, pain in the waist, hips, bones and joints due to nervous disorder. Directions for use: Light one stick and inhale its smoke for a few seconds, then proceed to normal use. In other words, if you are tired, stressed, had a hard day at work, when you come home in the evening, light “Agar 31” on a stick, inhale its aroma 2-3 times, and you will feel how your fatigue and stress dissolve...”

Thus, we see that properly selected incense perfectly complements the practice of yoga and enhances its beneficial and harmonizing effects!

And finally, no one has canceled the “Pavlov’s dog reflex”... Many yogis have noticed that as soon as you light your favorite “stink stick” (any one, even the most harmful one!), you stand (or sit) on the mat - so practice immediately “will do”, but this is the main thing for us... Regular and vigorous exercise is a matter of habit, this is a fact - and incense can become the starting point, the “on button” for a good habit. But, as in other techniques, it’s good not to be lazy when using sticks, understand this issue, and do everything correctly - for health and success in Yoga!

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Indian incense: harm and benefit

In India, incense sticks that emit a specific smell have been used since ancient times. There is a mention of them in the ancient Indian scriptures - the Vedas. The popularity of exotic incense for last decades increased many times over.

The stick is placed on a special stand in the hole prepared for it directly or at an angle of 45 degrees. The reed with the aroma must be set on fire and the flame must be extinguished immediately. The stick should smolder slowly. As it burns, it emits an aroma; the ashes remain on the stand.

Today Indian culture is in fashion: dances, clothes, religion. Many people try to create a mysterious atmosphere in their home using Indian incense. Smoke sticks cannot cure diseases. In India they are used as a means of preparing a person for the ritual of meditation.

An incense stick consists of a bamboo base, onto which an odorous mixture is applied, and it is dipped for some time in essential oils of plant or animal origin.

In their homeland, Indians light such fragrant candles at various ritual ceremonies - attracting spirits, in memory of the deceased, during daily prayer. Indians attribute healing and psychotropic properties to fragrant reeds. In fact, incense from India can fill a room with a certain distinct aroma. Therefore, incense should be used in a well-ventilated area.

Aroma sticks have bactericidal, antifungal, and anti-cold properties. Scents that have antiviral properties are actively used. Odors can affect state of mind of a person, on his nervous system. There are teachings that claim that incense should be chosen according to the horoscope. Diseases of the body and nervous system characteristic of a particular zodiac sign are suggested to be prevented by inhaling a certain aroma.

There are a large number of scents on sale; everyone can choose a pleasant and beneficial scent for themselves. It could be jasmine, lavender, lilac, lily of the valley - these scents relieve stress and fatigue. Ylang-ylang relaxes the nervous system. Sandalwood and chuli excite passionate desire, eucalyptus and sandalwood can give positive result for colds. Lemon also helps with colds, relieves headache and strengthens the immune system.

Can Indian incense cause harm? Scientists from all over the world are arguing about this. Research by Danish scientists has shown that regular inhalation of aromas applied to sticks can lead to the development of lung cancer. The likelihood of getting this terrible disease doubles. But when aromatherapy is performed no more than twice a week, the harm from it is minimized.

Illnesses are caused by combustion products - organic carcinogens, including benzene, carbonyl substances, polyaromatic hydrocarbons.

Smoke with pungent odor can cause severe headaches and in some cases an allergic reaction. Low-quality aroma sticks can be harmful to health and cause sharp deterioration well-being. It is important that the aromatic base consists of natural, and not synthetic, components.

Particular attention should be paid to the quality of incense sticks. For the price they are the most in an accessible way aromatherapy. When choosing Indian incense sticks, you need to pay attention to their smell - if you can already smell a strong aroma through the packaging, it is better to avoid using such incense.

It is better to buy products from India that can affect your nervous and physical condition in specialized stores that are responsible for the quality of their goods. Indian sticks have discreet packaging, unlike incense sticks from Thailand, which are packaged more colorfully. Thai products are of lower quality and more high price. When purchasing, you need to clarify the origin of aromatic fumigators.

If the aroma you liked initially causes any discomfort or general discomfort, it is better to avoid it. You need to fumigate the room with only one scent. Smells cannot be mixed. Before starting an aromatherapy ceremony, it is worth studying the meaning of odors and their effect on the body and nervous system, so as not to get the opposite effect.

Indian incense is not limited to just scented sticks. Indians use powder from dried plants to fumigate rooms, on which smoldering coals are placed. Figures made from mixtures with a strong smell are displayed on the streets.

Aromatherapy using Indian incense can bring a lot of pleasant moments and positive emotions. You need to remember the limitations in using incense sticks and choose the right scent for a particular situation. Then the smells from India will not cause harm.

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Aromatherapy is one of the oldest methods of treating humans using scents. Incense sticks (or incense) are the most convenient and the best way effects on the human body through aroma. Incense sticks can be with or without a stem. Rod incense sticks are made of thin bamboo, on which a special aromatic substance is applied along the entire length (except for the 3 cm end). These sticks burn together with the bamboo and, in addition to the main smell, have a light woody aroma. Sticks without a rod 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 throughout the world, as many ancient cultures used incense during various events. Today, the most famous are Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and Indian incense. Each scent can bring certain feelings and emotions to a person.

Choosing the scent of the aroma stick

Some incense is aimed at meditation and relaxation, while others help improve human performance. To avoid falling asleep at work, you need to know what different scents contribute to.

Cedar, lemongrass, citrus fruits, fennel, sandalwood, cinnamon, rosemary, magnolia are stimulating aromas that increase performance and make a person concentrate on what is important. With the help of these aromas you can improve your memory, cope with stress, and gain a cheerful mood. In many eastern countries, such incense is lit in large offices.
Mint, lavender, jasmine, rose, almond, oregano, myrrh, laurel - these incense helps to establish contact with people and one’s own self. Such aromas are used in various contradictions, when a person does not know what to do. These tools will help you immerse yourself in the process of meditation and accept the right decision.
Frankincense, orchid, lemon balm, chamomile, geranium, and tea tree will help you calm down. Such incense perfectly relieves nervous exhaustion and pacifies after physical and mental fatigue. They are able to overcome even severe depression.
Carnation, jasmine, sage, rose, opium, juniper - have a powerful energy component. Such incense sticks will protect your spirit from energy vampirism, the evil eye, and ill-wishers. They are able to restore a person’s aura.
Musk, patchouli, ylang-ylang, violet, muscat rose, ginger are the strongest aphrodisiacs. Such incense kindles sexual desire and attraction.
Sandalwood, patchouli, and 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 become infected.

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

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How to use incense sticks

Special stands for sticks, called incense burners, can be wooden, marble, clay or glass. If you are using a rod stick, you can use a wooden incense burner for it, since the rod itself does not burn without the aromatic substance. If you use incense without a rod, then you need to choose a non-flammable material to prevent a fire. Today, incense burners can be a real piece of furniture - they are very beautiful, elaborate, patterned. If you don’t have a special incense burner, you can use improvised means - a glass of rice, sand or salt. You just need to stick the incense stick into the bulk composition.

When the incense burner is ready, simply insert the stick into the holder. If the incense burner is homemade, stick the stick into the salt or sand.
If the room is small, it is better to use half an aroma stick so that the pungent smell does not cause a headache.
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 incense burner on the table (if there are no children in the house), on a bookcase or high shelf.
Lighting incense 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 stick and the stick smokes heavily, everything is in order, you did everything right. If the stick goes out, it needs to be lit again. You're probably lighting the stick in a draft, so it goes out.
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 a stick into the dry mixture so that it holds well and does not fall.
An incense stick usually burns for half an hour, but long after combustion it fills the room with its aroma.
Do not leave lit incense unattended. If you urgently need to leave, simply dip the burning end of the stick into the water.

This simple method of burning incense will help you achieve your desired goal.

The benefits and harms of incense sticks

Incense will help you relax and calm down, if necessary, increase your productivity and give your home a pleasant aroma. Along with all these benefits, incense also has its negative sides.

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

When choosing incense sticks special attention It is worth paying attention to the place where they are sold. Cheap, low-quality incense may consist of synthetic substances, the combustion of which is very harmful to the body. To check the quality of the incense, smell the sticks through the packaging. If they emit a strong aroma, it is better to discard them. Real incense sticks do not have strong odor when they don't light up. It is best to buy this product in its homeland, for example, in India. Keep in mind that aromatics in India are not only sold in stick form. They can be free-flowing - 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 way relaxation in this noisy and fast world. Find time for self-knowledge and relaxation, live in harmony with yourself. And incense, which helps expand consciousness, will help you with this.

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Indian incense and incense sticks

Agarbatti is the Hindi name for Indian incense, or incense sticks, which emit a special captivating aroma when burned. They were mainly set on fire during prayers and religious rites and ceremonies, but were also used in medicine and in many other cases of life. It is still believed that inhaling incense smoke is an ideal way to lift a person's spirit when he is in a very bad mood.

The making of incense sticks occupies a special place in the Hindu tradition and goes back thousands of years. The first mentions of them are found in the Vedas. Sacred incense was believed to purify the atmosphere and a place for meditation and prayer. Even today during daily prayers Indian families offer incense, candles and flowers to the gods as a sign of supreme devotion and respect. Ancient Sanskrit texts describe how the smell of incense would be heard in houses and streets during any festival, as a result of which the hearts of the inhabitants would be filled with joy and delight. In India they say that “our actions in life should give happiness to other people, just as an incense stick gives off its beautiful smell.”

Many Indian incense has a unique scent that you won't find anywhere else in the world. In addition, each fragrance carries a special energy and is used for specific purposes:

lifting your mood and improving your well-being;
relaxation, reduction psychological stress
enlightenment of human consciousness and purification of the atmosphere in which he lives.

Fragrances and meanings of incense

Rose. Rose is known for its excellent scent. The soft sweet scent of rose is ideal for creating a romantic atmosphere. It helps reduce anxiety, stress, sadness, depression and improves mental and emotional state. Sticks made from rose petals and rose oil contain all the aromatic and healing properties of the flower and when burned increase mental strength, heal emotional pain and calm anger. These sticks are also good for enhancing physical health, are especially effective in combating insomnia, phobias and stress. Rose-scented sticks were also burned when talking about love, fortune telling, or divination. This scent is also believed to bring good luck.

Saffron. Saffron is known throughout the world as a spice that has many medicinal properties. It is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy due to its rich, mild aroma. Saffron helps balance the nervous system and calm the mind. People have used it for thousands of years to find peace, awareness, and extra energy. The smell of saffron is important part rituals and the spiritual side of life. Its soft natural aroma affects a person like fresh sea air, opening the mind, spirit and heart.

Sandalwood. The scent of sandalwood is renowned as the most exciting aroma and is one of the oldest known incense. It has been used in Asia for almost 4,000 years. It has a refreshing, relaxing and slightly sensual aroma that helps awaken the intellect and promote a calm state of mind. The aroma of sandalwood is also widely used during meditation, as it promotes relaxation and increases mental clarity and awareness. With the help of medicinal and protective properties The aroma of sandalwood leaves is soothing and has a joyful effect on the mind and body.

Lavender. The pleasant delicate aroma of lavender is widely used in many aromatic compositions. It soothes, gives a rejuvenating effect and has antiseptic properties, which helps relieve fatigue and muscle pain, feel lightness, balance emotions and get rid of stress. Lavender is considered a scent that promotes peace, happiness and love. It also improves sleep and calms anger. Lavender sticks are lit in the workplace to relieve tension and headaches.

Jasmine. Jasmine flowers are called the “queen of the night” in India, as they release their fragrance at night. It is known for its stimulant properties and as an antidepressant. Jasmine gives a feeling of confidence, optimism and a certain euphoria and is a valuable remedy for treating depression, stress and fatigue. When burned, the incense spreads a delightful aroma into the air, rejuvenates, restores energy balance, and soothes the mind, body and soul.

Lotus. The lotus is known in many cultures as a sacred flower that was offered to the gods. It has many medicinal and aromatic properties. The aroma of lotus helps to improve spiritual and divine inspiration. The lotus is considered a symbol of love, divinity, and also brings good luck and blessings of the gods.

Basil. Basil is perhaps the most sacred plant in India. It opens the heart and mind, gives divine protection, cleanses the aura and strengthens immune system. When burned, the smell of incense removes negativity and brings good luck to the home. Basil helps to strengthen sympathy between two people, reconcile quarreling lovers and avoid conflicts. Plus, it will protect you in a crowd of people. Basil calms the mind and helps you relax. Thus, using its aroma is excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.

Lemon. Lemon has a characteristic refreshing aroma. Lemon scent is commonly used for cleansing and medicinal oils. The aroma of lemon promotes spiritual cleansing and love, refreshes the mind, strengthens and calms the nerves, and eliminates depression.

Herbal. Herbal incense is made by mixing different aromatic medicinal herbs. These sticks refresh, purify the atmosphere and promote peace and mental stability. The herbal mixture used in these incense has many healing properties which help relieve stress. These sticks are great for meditation as they eliminate negative energy flows and promote inner peace and quiet.

How to use incense

As a rule, special decorative stands are used for incense sticks. The stick is inserted into the hole in the stand. After this, it is first set on fire, allowed to burn out a little, then the fire is blown out, leaving the incense to smolder, emitting smoke. The ashes fall into a special area of the stand, which eliminates the need to sweep the floor or wipe the table after using the incense.

There are various incense, and accordingly, methods for classifying them. This is due to great variety varieties, as well as a wide range of their applications. Typically, incense is distinguished by place of production, appearance, composition and purpose.

The composition of incense sticks is divided into two parts: the base and the filler oil. And the bases, in turn, can also be divided into two types: coal bases and “masala” (a mixture of fine chip dust or crushed aromatic plants). Charcoal-based incense has a bright black color. They are good because when burned, the coal does not produce odor impurities, and the stick strictly emits the aroma of the filler oil. This is very beneficial when selectively influencing certain body systems.

Masala incense sticks come in a variety of shades, from light beige to dark brown. During combustion, the smell depends not only on the filler oil, but also on the composition of the base. It is wrong to think that the color of the stick determines its quality and that black sticks are chemical, and light ones are natural. The main thing for incense is the quality of the filler oil, as well as the quality of the “masala” in the case of light sticks. Mostly you can find Indian, Tibetan and Nepalese incense sticks. Although there are also Chinese, Bhutanese, American. They are divided according to the method of application and manufacture. So let's figure it out.

Indian incense

Used during meditation and temple festivals, for thousands of years they were available only to dedicated monks and scribes. Today, the power of incense sticks can be used by a person who has nothing to do with the monastery.

The production of Indian incense occurs as follows: the odorous base is applied to a bamboo stick. After this, the stick is soaked in essential oil for several days (the most popular oils are eucalyptus, sandalwood and patchouli). The result is a double aroma, due to which there is a saturation with a pronounced smell.

Like essential oils, incense sticks are good for providing relief from a number of medical and psychological problems. For example, incense made from eucalyptus brings relief from a runny nose and cough, while patchouli incense (like patchouli essential oil) is stimulating.

Tibetan incense

Tibetan incense contains up to forty components. They differ from Indian incense sticks in that they do not have a bamboo base and, when burned, gradually change the smell, adding new overtones to the original aroma.

Tibetan incense got its name because of its specific structure, in which, instead of a bamboo base, completely different, more advanced components are used as a binding strengthening element, which, when incense, does not have a neutral effect, like bamboo, but a direct, practical effect.

The smell of incense can be described as herbal, forest and resinous, but Tibetan incense contains only natural ingredients that have healing properties. Tibetan aroma sticks calm the nervous system, put thoughts in order, and set one up for meditative thinking.

Nepalese incense

These are baseless incense made from several herbs and minerals; they are not applied to bamboo, like Indian ones, but pressed over time. Herbs for Nepalese incense, as well as green tea leaves, are collected by hand at a strictly defined time, with the peak harvest occurring in the spring months.

You don't have to burn the incense stick to the ground to feel the power of the aroma. It is best to light its tip, wait two minutes, then extinguish it and lightly ventilate the room. Since Nepalese incense does not consist of pollen, but of pressed grass, the aroma emitted is stronger and richer, and lasts longer.

The most used ingredients for making incense sticks are red or white sandalwood, lotus, cedar and pine. The aroma of sandalwood calms the nerves, relieves depression, helps with insomnia, stress, fear, anxiety, and a feeling of uncertainty. Burning sandalwood incense can cure even a severe runny nose or eliminate nausea.

Smells

Now let's try to figure out the aromas “emitted” by the sticks.

Incense sticks with mint scent

The smell of mint calms, gives energy and strength. If you light these incense sticks in the friends zone or in the knowledge zone, it will help you improve your relationship with your friends or find helpers in any business. But pregnant women should not use essential oil with the scent of mint, it will cause undesirable effect on her well-being.

Basil helps to raise self-esteem, so it is better to light incense with the smell of basil in the northern sector - in the career zone, then it will help you discern your true friends and enemies. In general, basil is a symbol of the implementation of your projects and goals, your success and personal growth. The smell of this incense will invigorate you and clear your thoughts. But this fragrance is also not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Incense sticks with incense scent

This sweetish smell will clear the room of all negative energy. It is appropriate to use it before you perform prayer or meditation. The smell of incense will help you get in the right mood. It is best to use these incense sticks or incense-scented essential oil in the assistant area.

Incense sticks with chamomile scent

The aroma of chamomile will give harmonious and warm relationships, both in the family and between spouses, if you fumigate the family and relationship area with it. In the health zone, the aroma of chamomile will have a beneficial effect on the state of mind of all residents of the apartment. It will relieve you of unnecessary fears and give you peace and quiet.

Incense sticks with eucalyptus scent

This fragrance has wide range impact. Even in ancient times, eucalyptus was used to treat rhinitis and upper respiratory tract. Its aroma activates thinking, so if there are students or schoolchildren in your house, then light this incense in the knowledge zone. And if you are going on a trip, then light a stick with this smell in the north-eastern part of the apartment, this will help you distinguish true friends from deceivers. What if you drop a couple of drops while taking a bath? eucalyptus oil into the water, this will help you find a way out of a difficult situation and solve any problem. You will restore your mental strength and clarity of mind after a hard day at work.

Incense sticks with lavender scent

Lavender incense is mainly used to cleanse the home, and its fragrant woody aroma is used against infectious diseases. If someone in your household is sick, it would be a good idea to light this incense in the health zone.

Rose-scented incense sticks

Since ancient times, the rose has been considered the patroness of love, tenderness and devotion. If you use rose-scented incense, you will be able to align your aura and the aura of your home. Also, the smell of roses will help with various types stress, insomnia and depression. Rose-scented incense is best burned in the area of family and relationships. By doing this, you will strengthen your relationship with your partner and bring a little more tenderness and affection into it.

Incense sticks with geranium scent

The smell of geranium very well relieves headaches, migraines and helps with hypertension. If you are very overexcited, then an incense stick with the scent of geranium will help you calm your nerves. It can fumigate any area in the house, it doesn't really matter.

Rosemary scented incense sticks

Rosemary is considered to be a sacred plant. It is widely used in different rituals. Incense with the scent of rosemary treats many diseases, but this is especially true gastrointestinal tract, liver and nervous system. This incense also has a rejuvenating effect.

Incense sticks with juniper scent

These incense are great for purifying indoor air, and it is believed that using juniper incense can awaken feelings of love in your partner. But besides this, these incense have an antiseptic effect.

Incense sticks with saffron scent

In demand in Tibet and Nepal. Using saffron incense, you will gain the energy of love and compassion. Saffron renders good influence on the respiratory system.

Basil scented incense sticks

In India, basil was associated with God Krishna, so Indians greatly revere this plant. Basil-scented incense will help you not only cleanse your room and aura, but also get rid of mosquitoes. In addition, basil is an excellent antidepressant and immunostimulant. It is recommended to fumigate the health zone and knowledge zone with this incense.

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. Incense sticks with the smell of opium are good for fumigating the career zone and knowledge zone.

Incense sticks with poppy scent

Poppy has long been considered a symbol of beauty and youth. It is very calming, calming and relaxing, so incense sticks with the scent of poppy are recommended to be used before you are going to meditate or during relaxation. The smell of poppy would be appropriate in the assistants' area.

Incense sticks with cinnamon scent

With its sweetish-spicy aroma, cinnamon can improve your mood and give you vigor. It will warm you up and relieve any depression. Cinnamon-scented incense can be used in any area, but if you want it to have the desired effect on you, it is better to fumigate it in the health area.

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The ancient science of aromatherapy has knowledge of how aromas affect the human condition: psychological and physical. During excavations ancient civilizations It’s not for nothing that vessels for incense were found - incense was valued by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as gold and as spices.

And in the Middle Ages, when the plague decimated people indiscriminately, it was effectively combated by fumigating the air. Aromatic pine fires were lit throughout the city, producing acrid smoke. Any of the aromatic plants known at that time were used against the plague, because these were the best antiseptics available at that time.

Modern civilization has given us daily exposure to fumes and chemicals, and the modern lifestyle has given us stress and haste along with lack of exercise and poor diet. As a result, we also get ailments, obesity, accumulation of toxic substances in the body, and a real possibility of developing severe chronic diseases.

Aromatherapy makes it possible to slow down this process. Aromas are quickly introduced into the circulatory system, improving blood circulation, normalizing the human condition and balancing the processes occurring in the body, thereby increasing resistance to harmful external influences.

There are many methods of using aromatherapy, but one of the most popular is incense sticks.

Inexpensive and very easy to use.

Harm of incense sticks

Not long ago, Danish scientists announced that they had established a connection between an increased risk of lung cancer and the constant use of incense sticks. It turns out that systematic long-term inhalation of incense almost doubles the risk of lung cancer.

And if you use incense irregularly, you can inhale it calmly: the likelihood of cancer does not increase.

The development of cancer is influenced by organic carcinogens contained in smoke: carbonyl compounds, benzene and polyaromatic hydrocarbons.

Properties of different scents of incense sticks

Indian incense

In their homeland, Indian incense sticks are smoked during temple festivals and meditations. The scented base is applied to a bamboo stick, which is then soaked in essential oil for several days, resulting in a double scent. It is thanks to this technology that Indian sticks have a distinct smell; they immediately fill the room with aroma.

The most popular essential oils in Indian sticks are sandalwood, patchouli (excites passion) and eucalyptus (helps with colds).

Indian incense is the most popular on the Russian market. Their packaging may be nondescript, but the quality of the oil is high, whether it is natural or synthetic.

Thai incense comes in brighter packaging, but is more expensive and of lower quality.

Nepalese incense

Nepalese incense sticks are baseless and consist of several minerals and herbs that are pressed for a long time. It is not necessary to burn them to the ground: only the tip is set on fire for about two minutes, after which the stick is extinguished. Nepalese sticks, consisting of pressed grass, have a rich, long-lasting aroma.

The most commonly used wood in Nepalese sticks is lotus, red and white sandalwood, pine and cedar.

The aroma of sandalwood helps with fear, anxiety, insomnia, calms the nerves, and also treats a severe runny nose and eliminates nausea.

Treats runny nose and asthmatic cough jasmine. Lavender stick eliminates insomnia and nervousness. Geranium incense calms and relieves fears.

Tibetan incense

These are the most sought after incense and occupy a special place in the tradition of aromatherapy.

The herbs for them are collected by hand in the Himalayas and at strictly defined times.

Tibetan incense sticks contain up to 40 components. The sticks are pressed, just like Nepalese ones. When burned, they gradually change their smell, but they are intended not only for aromatization. They are used in acupuncture for cauterizing points, and during massage, ground into powder and added to cream.

Chinese incense

These are most often baseless floral and sandalwood incense. They can also be in the form of thin spirals twisted in several circles. Burning clockwise, they create an “energy column,” as they say in China.

They can also be in the form of small baskets, boats, barrels.

How are aroma sticks used?

Smells play an important role in our lives. They can relax and excite, cause headaches and concentrate attention, lift our spirits and poison our lives. To properly use the power of odors, you need to know their properties.

Incense sticks– the most convenient type of incense to use. This popularity is ensured by convenience, ease of use and low cost. The base impregnated with aroma filler is applied to a wooden sliver. Typically the base is made from coal or masala (a mixture of fine dust or crushed plants).

Black incense sticks are made of charcoal. When burning, they smell only of aroma filler. And in brown and beige sticks, a masala base is used, whose smell will be mixed with the aroma when burned.

Pay attention to the quality of the filler. The smell of a synthetic fragrance is not as pleasant and beneficial as the smell of a natural one. Do not burn several sticks at the same time - they can have a completely opposite effect.

In order not to get drowsiness instead of the expected increased ability to work, you need to figure out what smells contribute to what.

Relax - jasmine, myrrh, rose, lotus, sandalwood.

The scent of jasmine relieves stress, and it also helps to mobilize hidden reserves. Enhances sensuality.

The sweet and tart scent of lotus relieves fatigue.

Aromatherapy in horoscopes

Aries are most susceptible to colds, viruses, headaches and eye diseases. They are recommended the aroma of lemon, which tones and has an antiviral effect, relieves nausea, relieves headaches and strengthens the immune system.
Aries can also use sticks with scents of incense, pine, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli.

Taurus have a chance to live their lives to a ripe old age without illness, but their tendency to abuse work, feelings, emotions, and many bad habits leads the body’s energy to decline. In such situations, they are found by illnesses - diseases of the neck, throat, nose.
The aroma of Taurus is jasmine, which promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and improves the body's defenses. Sticks with the scents of cedar, lilac, pine, bergamot, and lily of the valley are also recommended.
Geminis get sick from boredom and nerves. Hence insomnia, allergies, breakdowns, joint diseases. Sandalwood is used for therapy to relieve depression, insomnia, headaches, and colds. The taste for life is restored with the aromas of orange, vanilla, ylang-ylang, and cinnamon.
Cancer is the most susceptible to depression. All ailments come from nerves and thanks to self-hypnosis, which contributes to diseases of the stomach, intestines, and urinary system. In such a situation, it is best to use the scent of myrrh, which helps get out of depression, cope with insomnia, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The aromas of lavender, juniper, bergamot, ylang-ylang, lemon, and pine are useful.
Leo is resistant to diseases and resists them well. Most vulnerable spot Leo has a heart. You need less worry, stress and stress. The main aroma is considered to be rose, which improves blood circulation and relieves tension.
Virgos are attentive to their health, but due to anxiety and worry, the intestines can become a problem area. The scent of sandalwood is suitable for calming. In case feeling unwell, eucalyptus will have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can use orange, cedar, lemongrass, myrrh.
Libra can get sick from anything. You can put the nervous system in order with the aroma of ylang-ylang. It will relieve headaches, cramps and nervous tics. Use also mint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, cedar.
Scorpios can manage their health on their own, but this will require energy and strength. The aroma of patchouli gives strength, energy, determination, and vigor. The smells of magnolia, lemon, and pine have a good effect.
If life is interesting for Sagittarius, then they can live it without illness. They will need good mood and do not overwork, otherwise diseases of the cardiac system, nerves, and liver may occur. The aroma of cinnamon is suitable for prevention; it lifts your spirits, calms your nerves, and gives you confidence in your abilities. Also use incense sticks with the scents of almond, patchouli, rosemary, and incense.
Capricorn has the ability to resist disease. He tends to invent chronic diseases for himself. Skin, joints, and blood circulation suffer. Lavender-scented incense sticks are best. They will give strength to resist the painful condition. The aromas of bergamot, clove, pine, sage, and sandalwood are effective for Capricorns.
Due to reluctance to be treated, chronic diseases in Aquarius. It is better for them not to get sick at all, which means they need to maintain vigor and optimism. Incense lifts the mood and improves the well-being of Aquarius, whose smell does not allow you to become depressed and disappointed. Hyacinth, ylang-ylang and eucalyptus also contribute.
Pisces are the most susceptible to schizophrenia. This is due to the nature of Pisces, which feels like a victim in any circumstances. They need to pay attention to colds, often causing complications on the nose and legs. The festive and bright smell of orange lifts your spirits and helps you look at what is happening more positively. Pisces are suitable for incense sticks with the scents of myrrh, vanilla, bergamot, and lemon.

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The ancient science of aromatherapy has knowledge of how aromas affect the human condition: psychological and physical. During excavations of ancient civilizations, it was not for nothing that vessels for incense were found - incense was valued by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as gold and as spices.

There are many methods of using aromatherapy, but incense sticks are considered one of the most popular.

Incense sticks (incense) are inexpensive and very easy to use.

Harm of incense sticks

And if you use incense irregularly, you can inhale it calmly: the likelihood of cancer does not increase.

The development of cancer is influenced by organic carcinogens contained in smoke: carbonyl compounds, benzene and polyaromatic hydrocarbons.

Indian incense

In their homeland, Indian incense sticks are smoked during temple festivals and meditations. The scented base is applied to a bamboo stick, which is then soaked in essential oil for several days, resulting in a double scent. It is thanks to this technology that Indian sticks have a distinct smell; they immediately fill the room with aroma.

The most popular essential oils in Indian sticks are sandalwood, patchouli (excites passion) and eucalyptus (helps with colds).

Indian incense is the most popular on the Russian market. Their packaging may be nondescript, but the quality of the oil is high, whether it is natural or synthetic.

Thai incense comes in brighter packaging, but is more expensive and of lower quality.

Nepalese incense

Nepalese incense sticks are baseless and consist of several minerals and herbs that are pressed for a long time. It is not necessary to burn them to the ground: only the tip is set on fire for about two minutes, after which the stick is extinguished. Nepalese sticks, consisting of pressed grass, have a rich, long-lasting aroma.

The most commonly used wood in Nepalese sticks is lotus, red and white sandalwood, pine and cedar.

The aroma of sandalwood helps with fear, anxiety, insomnia, calms the nerves, and also treats a severe runny nose and eliminates nausea.

Jasmine treats runny nose and asthmatic cough. Lavender stick eliminates insomnia and nervousness. Geranium incense calms and relieves fears.
Tibetan incense

These are the most sought after incense and occupy a special place in the tradition of aromatherapy.

The herbs for them are collected by hand in the Himalayas and at strictly defined times.

They can also be in the form of small baskets, boats, barrels.

How are aroma sticks used?

Incense sticks are the most convenient type of incense to use. This popularity is ensured by convenience, ease of use and low cost. The base impregnated with aroma filler is applied to a wooden sliver. Typically the base is made from coal or masala (a mixture of fine dust or crushed plants).

Black incense sticks are made of charcoal. When burning, they smell only of aroma filler. And in brown and beige sticks, a masala base is used, whose smell will be mixed with the aroma when burned.

In order not to get drowsiness instead of the expected increased ability to work, you need to figure out what smells contribute to what.

Relax - jasmine, myrrh, rose, lotus, sandalwood.

The scent of jasmine relieves stress, and it also helps to mobilize hidden reserves. Enhances sensuality.

The sweet and tart scent of lotus relieves fatigue.

Aromatherapy in horoscopes
Aries are most susceptible to colds, viruses, headaches and eye diseases. They are recommended the aroma of lemon, which tones and has an antiviral effect, relieves nausea, relieves headaches and strengthens the immune system.
Aries can also use sticks with scents of incense, pine, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli.
Taurus have a chance to live their lives to a ripe old age without illness, but their tendency to abuse work, feelings, emotions, and many bad habits leads the body’s energy to decline. In such situations, they are found by illnesses - diseases of the neck, throat, nose.
The aroma of Taurus is jasmine, which promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and improves the body's defenses. Sticks with the scents of cedar, lilac, pine, bergamot, and lily of the valley are also recommended.
Geminis get sick from boredom and nerves. Hence insomnia, allergies, breakdowns, joint diseases. Sandalwood is used for therapy to relieve depression, insomnia, headaches, and colds. The taste for life is restored with the aromas of orange, vanilla, ylang-ylang, and cinnamon.
Cancer is the most susceptible to depression. All ailments come from nerves and thanks to self-hypnosis, which contributes to diseases of the stomach, intestines, and urinary system. In such a situation, it is best to use the scent of myrrh, which helps get out of depression, cope with insomnia, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The aromas of lavender, juniper, bergamot, ylang-ylang, lemon, and pine are useful.
Leo is resistant to diseases and resists them well. The most vulnerable place for Leos is the heart. You need less worry, stress and stress. The main aroma is considered to be rose, which improves blood circulation and relieves tension.
Virgos are attentive to their health, but due to anxiety and worry, the intestines can become a problem area. The scent of sandalwood is suitable for calming. If you feel unwell, eucalyptus will have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can use orange, cedar, lemongrass, myrrh.
Libra can get sick from anything. You can put the nervous system in order with the aroma of ylang-ylang. It will relieve headaches, cramps and nervous tics. Use also mint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, cedar.
Scorpios can manage their health on their own, but this will require energy and strength. The aroma of patchouli gives strength, energy, determination, and vigor. The smells of magnolia, lemon, and pine have a good effect.
If life is interesting for Sagittarius, then they can live it without illness. They will need a good mood and should not be overtired, otherwise diseases of the cardiac system, nerves, and liver may occur. The aroma of cinnamon is suitable for prevention; it lifts your spirits, calms your nerves, and gives you confidence in your abilities. Also use incense sticks with the scents of almond, patchouli, rosemary, and incense.
Capricorn has the ability to resist disease. He tends to invent chronic diseases for himself. Skin, joints, and blood circulation suffer. Lavender-scented incense sticks are best. They will give strength to resist the painful condition. The scents of bergamot, clove, pine, sage, and sandalwood are effective for Capricorns.
Due to reluctance to be treated, chronic diseases arise in Aquarius. It is better for them not to get sick at all, which means they need to maintain vigor and optimism. Incense lifts the mood and improves the well-being of Aquarius, whose smell does not allow you to become depressed and disappointed. Hyacinth, ylang-ylang and eucalyptus also contribute.
Pisces are the most susceptible to schizophrenia. This is due to the nature of Pisces, which feels like a victim in any circumstances. They need to pay attention to colds, which often cause complications on the nose and legs. The festive and bright smell of orange lifts your spirits and helps you look at what is happening more positively. Pisces are suitable for incense sticks with the scents of myrrh, vanilla, bergamot, and lemon.

14 incense to relax and recharge

1. Bergamot tones, gives strength, improves memory and attention.

2. Jasmine has an anti-stress, relaxing effect, mobilizes the body's reserves. Enhances sensuality and is considered a “feminine” scent.

3. Ylang-ylang good antidepressant, causes a feeling of self-confidence. Relieves cramps, nervous tics, headaches. Excellent aphrodisiac “male smell”, increases male potency.

4. Lavender relieves fatigue, insomnia, and strengthens the immune system. Stimulates blood circulation, eliminates mental lethargy, irritability and conditions causeless fear.

5. Incense spiritualizes and awakens interest in life.

6. Lemon tones, strengthens the immune system, has antiviral effect. Relieves headaches, dizziness, nausea.

7. Lotus relieves fatigue, promotes spiritual development.

8. Myrrh is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. Helps with insomnia, alleviates stress.

9. Opium tones, invigorates, gives sharpness to the mind and fire to the heart.

10. Patchouli is an antiviral agent. Nourishes, refreshes, gives strength and determination. A strong erotic stimulant.

11. Rose helps with depression, insomnia, stress and nervous tension. Relieves fear and nightmares. Improves blood circulation.

12. Sandalwood relaxes and calms the nerves. Helps with depression, insomnia, hiccups nervous soil, throat irritation, runny nose, nausea, heartburn. It is a mild aphrodisiac and increases sensuality.

13. Pine activates breathing, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and accelerates the rehabilitation process after long-term illnesses.

14. Eucalyptus purifies the air and kills bacteria. Powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent.