Frankincense (or frankincense) is a wood used since ancient times in pagan and religious rites.
The Greeks and Romans knew it and it was one of the offerings of the Three Wise Men to Jesus.
Other forests were also burned, such as myrrhcinnamon or sandal. This act of enlightening them is called sahumar.
But in the West the burning of incense that his name came to encompass any kind of incense. Today they are used synonymously.
They are used in Tibet, China, Thailand and Japan, as well as in Mexico, the Caribbean, Brazil and the Andean area. rituals purify environments e expel negative energies.
Incense and other incenses are obtained from the resin that is extracted from the wood and which solidifies in contact with the air.
Those yellowish grains that remain when burned release intense and penetrating aromas that are also used in aromatherapy regenerating, relaxing and stimulating. Incense burners are also made with essential oils of herbs and flowers.
What are the types of incense burners?
These are rods, cones, powders or liquid resins they burn in bowls so that they are consumed by smoking.
Its aromas depend on the original wood or essencewhich, according to the site Body MindThey can be:
1) Incense. Used in the Catholic Church to connect with the divine and in esoteric rituals of purification and contact with higher energies.
2) Myrrh. In India it is used to ward off spirits and in witchcraft to cancel spells.
3) Copaiba. Brazilian balm used by shamanism. Creates a sacred atmosphere and promotes relaxation.
4) Juniper. Cleansing and cleansing. Remove unwanted presences and bad memories.
5) Cedar. Stimulates meditation and spirituality to connect with the divine.
6) Benzoin. Relaxes the nerves, strengthens mental faculties and clairvoyance.
7) Copal. Shamans use it in healing rituals. Attracts positive spiritual energies, sanctifies space and communicates with ancestors.
8) Laurel. It is obtained from the leaves of the plant. Cleanses, purifies and encourages creativity.
9) Sandalwood. Protects from the evil eye, purifies the soul and stimulates spirituality.
10) Other flavourings. Incense burners are also made with pine, sage, jasmine, cinnamon, camphor, lotus, cocoa and cinnamon.
How to burn incense or incense
According to the blog Spiritual Hallthe incense ritual is totally individual.
Each person chooses the aroma they prefer and can follow their own steps. But to enhance the effects it is suggested to follow the following actions:
- Select the scent. Choose the herb, flower or wood according to desire, taste or spiritual intention.
- Prepare the items. Clean the bowl or stove we will be using very well.
- Put incense. It is possible to mix powders or liquid essences. If desired, add bay leaves or dried orange peel.
- Visualize the energy. Before lighting the incense you must try to see how you are charging it with energy. We express our desire or indicate our purpose.
- Light the incense burner. We use wooden matches or a candle. Let the flame burn for a few seconds and blow. We must keep our desire or goal in mind.
- Ventilate the smoke. We distribute it throughout the environment. We can walk with burning incense while thinking about our desire.
- Let’s breathe deeply. We remain silent and breathe so that the aroma connects us with a state of spiritual meditation.
Source: Clarin
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