subject: Using herbal incense can help regenerate your mind and body [print this page] Using herbal incense can help regenerate your mind and body
As far back as the ancient days of Babylon, incense has been used for everything from relaxation to medicinal purposes and religious traditions. Herbal incense releases a fragrant smoke when burned and is designed to bring a pleasing scent to the sensory organs. While many people just think of incense as in the standard stick-burning form, the reality is that incense and herbal incense has a long and varied history throughout different areas of the world. Consumers of today's product are generally thought of as using it for recreational use, but incense is used for many different religious activities throughout the world. Purification rites and sacrificial offerings to deities are just some of the uses, such as in the Catholic religion where incense is burnt during the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Different companies create different kinds of incense as well, such as K2 Summit and assorted various smells and flavors. When considering a type of spice incense or herbal incense, it is important to consider the products from an aromatherapy point of view. Aromatherapy is a fairly new concept that has shown progress in the treatment of psychiatric and mental patients. While still not scientifically endorsed as an official treatment method yet, one cannot deny the qualities and results of this concept. Also, take into consideration that smells and aromas are tied to specific memories more than any other of the five senses; when such a calming effect is in use, spice incense has the properties that can help rejuvenate and reenergize your day.
