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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 ceremony. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.

The word incense comes from Latin incendere meaning 'to burn'.

Incense sticks are an underrated tool for creating a calming, peaceful atmosphere. Their pleasant aroma can help reduce stress and tension while boosting your mood and energy levels. Not only that but the fragrant smoke is known to promote positive energies and ward off negative vibes in any space.

What are the health and wellness benefits of incense?

Beyond the incense scents available, each can present its own set of benefits. It’s well-known incense causes calmness, relaxation, and provides stress relief. Others have found it to be akin to an antidepressant in the way the brain reacts to the scent. There’s also evidence suggesting incense could be anti-inflammatory, a way to stimulate creativity, increases sexual desire, and more. Kind of like essential oils, you want to examine incense by the stick to see its claims. There aren’t any big risks to incense although too much of anything is probably a bad thing.

Is it OK to burn incense at night?

Burning incense in your bedroom while you sleep can expose you to harmful chemicals and increase your risk of respiratory problems. If you enjoy the smell of burning incense, try burning it in your living room or another well-ventilated area instead.

Never Burn Incense When You Are Sleeping

Burning incense in your bedroom while you sleep is a bad idea. If you do so, make sure the incense is extinguished before you go to bed.

As mentioned earlier, incense sticks are made of highly flammable materials. If one were to tip over in the night, it could easily start a fire. The last thing you want is to be asleep when your home is burning down!

Breathing in the smoke from burning incense can also be harmful to your health. Burning incense in your bedroom while you sleep can expose you to harmful chemicals and increase your risk of respiratory problems.

If you enjoy the smell of burning incense, try burning it in your living room or another well-ventilated area instead. You can also use an oil diffuser to enjoy the scent of incense without having to light it.

Reference:

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incense
• lierre.ca/blogs/lifestyle/what-is-incense-and-what-are-the-benefits-of-it
• threebearsemporium.com/blogs/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-burning-incense-at-home