Delivery Method of Incense
October 8th, 2007
Two delivery methods for the usage of incense are most popular: non-combustionable and combustionable—those that will not burn of their own accord and those that will. Non-combustionable incense particles are sprinkled onto charcoal embers to produce a rich aromatic scent filled room or outdoor area. Combustionable incence contains potassium nitrate as one of its ingredients and is used to help intensify the flamability of the product allowing it to burn for a considerable amount of time. The finished product comes to us in the form of various shapes, but the most popular are cones and sticks.
Natural aromatic woods such as sandalwood, essential oils derived from flowers and herbs, were used as a natural scent. Incense were most often used to banish so-called evil spirits or to bring natural herbal ingredients into the body for healing; but they can also be used to mask unpleasant odors by replacing them with pleasant aromas. It is not always about ritualistic protecting, smuding, or warding off evil . Sometimes it is what it is—a very simplistic way of bringing the outdoors to us in a very natural pleasing way.
Buddha Candle and Incense Burner: A mini Zen garden gets its gleam from gilded finish and glowing candlelight! Before the seated Buddha figure, holders allow you to burn your favorite incense sticks for an air of sweet serenity. Polyresin. Uses two tealight candles (included). 9 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ high. Suggested retail price: $17.95







