Incense is associated with the spiritual and is a great ally to set the mood and create a pleasant atmosphere in our homes. In Bezzia There are many of us who use incense as a kind of ritual to stop and relax for a few minutes, try it!
You can use it when you sit down to read, listen to music or meditate in order to relax. Or while taking a bath after a long day at work. Usually frankincense helps to relax and fall asleep although each one has its own characteristics depending on the origin of the resins to be burned. In Bezzia We propose, among the many that there are, three: Palo santo, sandalwood and eucalyptus. But first, do you know what incense is?
What is incense?
We have all heard of incense, we have used it and we even know how to recognize its aroma, but few of us would know how to answer this question. the name that comes from the Latin "incensum", means to turn on and that is precisely the incense, something that burns. Specifically, a preparation of aromatic vegetable resins, to which essential oils are often added.
Resins are organic substances, liquid and sticky secreted by many plants that when burned give off a full fragrant smoke that has been used since ancient times in religious ceremonies for purifying and/or therapeutic purposes.
Three incenses for your home
The preparation of resins is usually presented commercially in the form of rods that are usually burned to generate that fragrant smoke and take advantage of its relaxing properties. Depending on the origin of the resins, the incense will also have its own characteristics that could help to concentrate, reconcile the soil or alleviate respiratory problems. These are some of the most interesting:
Lignum vitae
Palo Santo is obtained from medicinal tree Bursera Graveolens It grows in tropical areas of South America, mainly Peru, Brazil and Ecuador. When this dries and dies, the wood develops over the years those compounds that make its aroma so recognizable.
Intense, penetrating and slightly sweet, palo santo is one of the most popular incenses. In many countries there is a belief that it helps expel negative energies and attract positive ones. That is why since ancient times it has been used mainly for energy purposes in order to promote harmony.
Light a Palo Santo incense to start or end the day for 20 minutes while you relax by candlelight.
Sandalwood
It comes from the sandalwood tree, native to the semi-arid areas of the Indian subcontinent where it is considered a sacred tree. And it is that sandalwood has had and has a transcendental meaning in both Hindu and Buddhist ritual practices.
The plant has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, which is why it has a great medicinal and cosmetic use. But what interests us here is its fragrance, very persistent and balsamic, so it is recommended to place it in a high place so that it is distributed well throughout the room.
have you had a hectic and stressful day at work? Turn on the sandalwood when you get home while you take a bath to help you relax.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a plant native to Australia and New Guinea that today can also be found on our borders. Stands out for its freshness; refresh our homes. And it also helps to decongest the respiratory system.
if you suffer from allergies, bronchitis, cough or asthma eucalyptus incense could relieve them. As for its aroma, it is very recognizable, it has very refreshing herbaceous notes, hence when we smell it it opens our lungs. An aroma that, however, mosquitoes do not like at all and that you could use to your advantage on summer nights.
There are many incenses on the market but it is always advisable to bet on natural products without chemical additives. Thus, in addition, you will not have to worry about the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that it gives off when burned. It is not that they are dangerous since the exposure is small, approximately two hours, but it is always advisable to take care of yourself in good health.