Relaxation, meditation, spiritual purposes, scenting a room, health, Hygge or even for reminiscing, whatever you choose to use incense for, there’s no denying their amazing scents can completely change the mood of not only it’s environment but those in it too.
Incense has been used for centuries across the world for various purposes and as a small business, incense remains to be one of our top sellers from our shop, with backflow burners and cones adding an ultimate visual relaxation experience to the aromatic scents.
- Mood Lifting. Incense aromas can help raise serotonin (a natural chemical produced by both the brain and intestines). Boost your mood and reduce stress and anxiety too, a natural way to remedy a day that’s making you feel blue.
- Promotes Productivity. Feeling deflated and needing some get up and go? Why not try some incense to help elevate your creativity? Lighting some incense creates a distinct atmosphere to feel more relaxed, yet productive. Choose scents such as sandalwood, vanilla, myrrh, cinnamon and ginger. A great way to get those brain cells into action!
- Relaxation Promoting. Destress and unwind after a tiresome day with scents such as camomile, sandalwood, lavender or jasmine. Not only can these scents help to reduce stress and anxiety, they form relaxation experience. When used in the evening, they promote a deeper sleep following a much needed wind down.
- Meditation Aid. Improve your focus, clear your mind and boost concentration during meditation by lighting some incense. The therapeutic properties of incense can improve focus (particularly if you watch the light smoke whirl gently in the surrounding air), and is something to go back to through meditation should your mind wander out of the present. Bring some incense into your meditation if you don’t already and reap those relaxation benefits!
- Purifies Air. Did you know incense can actually cleanse the air? Known to reduce bacteria, this is a natural replacement to air fresheners, it can disinfect and also clear out those negative energies. Palo Santo is a great air purifier, while white sage is commonly used for clearing negative energies. Don’t forget citronella or lemongrass to deter those pesky ‘bitey bugs’.
An overall wellness enhancer, incense has so many benefits. Choose reputable, high quality incense (many incense sticks are hand rolled in India and use only natural ingredients). If you’ve not tried it before, please do give it a go!
