incense

thumb|Burning incense at the Longhua Temple thumb|Smoke from incense stick Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremonial reasons. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.

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Incense is an aromatic material that produces fragrant smoke when burned, and the term can refer to either the material itself or the aroma it creates. People use incense for various purposes including religious and ceremonial practices, meditation, aromatherapy, as well as practical reasons like deodorizing spaces or repelling insects.

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History
Composition
Combustible base
Types
Indirect-burning
Direct-burning
Production
Orthodox Christian
Burning incense
Cultural variations
Arabian
Chinese
Christian
Indian
Japanese
Usage
Practical
Odorizant
Time-keeper
Insect repellent
Aesthetic
Religious
Aphrodisiac
Health risks from incense smoke
See also
References
Further reading
External links

Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing number of uses.