Uses of Incense Sticks That You Didn’t Know

by Neha Gupta Content marketer

A festive occasion, a celebration or simply time for prayer…the one thing that’s common is the lighting of incense sticks and their aroma wafting across the room. But wait, an incense stick is not just about aroma. There are meditation incense sticks or relaxation incense sticks, too, among others. Incense sticks have multiple uses, apart from their wonderful fragrance. Here are some you may not be aware of:

• At a very practical level, incense sticks keeps bugs and insects away, and if you light one of them coated with essential oils like citronella, you can keep mosquitoes away. So, they are very useful if you live in a neighbourhood where mosquitoes and bugs abound.

• Meditation incense sticks soothe the mind, and have a positive impact on you, letting you focus and be aware of your breathing. The fragrance lets your mind become more self-aware.

• Apart from meditation, lighting good quality incense sticks when you start your yoga also helps you focus on the asanas and creates an atmosphere of well-being.

• Relaxation incense sticks help you unwind and de-stress. Just let your hair down, close your eyes, put your feet up, listen to your favourite music as the scent of incense sticks makes you feel at peace with the world. All the worries of the day, the anxieties and tensions will vanish into thin air.

• Certain relaxation incense sticks help you fight insomnia. If you use sandalwood, basil, lavender, musk seed or benzoin, you can reclaim lost sleep.

• Want relief from headaches? Incense sticks with the scent of rose, sage or benzoin can help you!

• Meditation incense sticks induce a sense of spirituality, with their range of fragrances. There’s something sacred about a jasmine scented or balsamic noted incense stick. Some incense sticks also have a sandalwood or camphor scent that can immediately transport you into the world of Bhakti and prayer. There’s no doubt that incense sticks set the tone for spiritual feelings.

• Incense sticks can not only soothe and calm you, but also uplift spirits and make you feel joyous, happy and energetic. So, if you are feeling rather low in spirits or sad, try some incense sticks that come with the scent of jasmine to make you feel alert, agile and happy! The same can be said of citrus-scented incense sticks. Citrus is often associated with energy, freshness and joy.

Different scents generate different kinds of emotions and you can pick which one is ideal for you to set a certain tone.