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Ok, since there are no other eggs on incense, I’ll share with you some of my knowledge.
Introduction to Incense
Ok, so I’ve been using incense for about 2 years. It is a wonderful thing, if used correctly. The history of incense is a long and boring one, so I won’t waste your or my time. All I know is that it was used thousands of years ago for religious ceremonies, as clocks, and things like that. The smoke represents prayers rising to the Gods above, but nowadays, that whole perception has changed.
I’ll give you a little guide on getting started, so you too can experience the joys incense can bring.
First, you need to know what to use incense for. I’ll list a few, but the possibilities are endless, and limited by your imagination.
For relaxation purposes
Mood enlightening
Religious stuff
Just for air freshener
Cover certain other smells
Change rooms atmosphere
Room decoration
The main reason I use incense is for the relaxing atmosphere it brings to a room. You’re probably thinking about now that I am a weirdo, but believe me, I’m not. Try it for yourself.
So you know what you want to use it for. You need supplies. (Duh).
Supplies
The quality of your experience will be greatly affected by the quality of your materials. You will need a burner that suits you, and you will need incense that suits you as well.
First decide if you want to burn stick or cone incense. I recommend stick, but it’s a personal thing.
Stick:
Cone:
Ok, so you don’t want a boring flavour. The "green tea" scent or the "cedar" scent are examples of boring scents. I can’t choose a flavour for you, but go for the more wild types.
Trust me, go for the expensive types too. Since incense needs to burn, there are certain additives, and with the cheaper kind, that additive is paper. It’ll give you a headache when burnt. The more expensive brands burn purely, giving a pure scent.
Here are a few recommended types to try:
Nag champa:
Super hit:
These types are measured in grams, and usually cost per 100g around $3-4.
Now you’ll need a burner. You can get plain, boring types, or exotic types that tend to enhance the experience. It is entirely up to you, as they all work the same.
Exotic type:
Boring type:
The cheaper kinds can cost round $2, but the expensive ones around $20. Get the expensive types.
So you have all of the necessary stuff... now the instructions.
What to do
To burn the incense effectively and correctly, follow these golden rules:
1. Place incense stick in burner, away from flammable stuff.
2. Use match or lighter to ignite tip. A flame should start, but blow it out after 10 seconds so it smoulders, not burns.
3. Relax yourself, in a quiet room or relaxing place, and enjoy the sweet scent.
4. I recommend having a window open, or some form of ventilation, because it may become overwhelming after a while.
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