EngooBoly 12.8in Sandalwood Incense Sticks Joss 300g APPR. 280 Stick Packed
Brand: EngooBoly

Combustible bouquets were used by the ancient Egyptians, who employed incense in both pragmatic and mystical capacities. Incense was burnt to counteract or obscure malodorous products of human habitation but was widely perceived to also deter malevolent demons and appease the gods with its pleasant aroma. Incense burners have been found in the Indus Civilization (3300?1300 BCE). Evidence suggests oils were used mainly for their aroma. India also adopted techniques from East Asia, adapting the formulation to encompass aromatic roots and other indigenous flora. This was the first usage of subterranean plant parts in incense. New herbs like Sarsaparilla seeds, frankincense, and cypress were used by Indians. At around 2000 BCE, Ancient China began the use of incense in the religious sense, namely for worship. Incense was used by Chinese cultures from Neolithic times and became more widespread in the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. The earliest documented use of incense comes from the ancient Chinese, who employed incense composed of herbs and plant products (such as cassia, cinnamon, styrax, and sandalwood) as a component of numerous formalized ceremonial rites. Incense usage reached its peak during the Song dynasty with numerous buildings erected specifically for incense ceremonies. Brought to Japan in the 6th century by Korean Buddhist monks, who used the mystical aromas in their purification rites, the delicate scents of Koh (high-quality Japanese incense) became a source of amusement and entertainment with nobles in the Imperial Court during the Heian Era 200 years later. During the 14th-century Ashikaga shogunate, a samurai warrior might perfume his helmet and armor with incense to achieve an aura of invincibility (as well as to make a noble gesture to whoever might take his head in battle). It wasn't until the Muromachi period during the 15th and 16th century that incense appreciation (k?d?) spread to the upper and middle classes of Japandalwood incense sticks

Set of 285 sticks .390g.Size:12.9in X 0.09in
Burning time APPR. 50-60 min/stick(Windless environment)
I suggest you browse the reviews of the products before you order, so as to learn about the shopping experience of other buyers because the smell of the stick varies from person to person. This incense stick is more suitable for religion. and it is good not for meditation or aromatherapy in the bedroom.
Our incense sticks are made of purely natural wood powder. Most of the intensely stimulating incense sticks are added with chemical spices, which is very bad for our bodies.Materials are 100% natural, outstanding quality and greatfully natural scent.
This incense stick is more suitable for religious activities and wishing meditation，