religious rituals. Mentions of incense are found in the Bible and the Koran. Aromatic substances were highly valued by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks, their value was compared to precious stones.
Today, we often use incense to create a favorable atmosphere at home and at work. However, in addition to a good, relaxing atmosphere, aromatic substances are also capable of influencing our mood, general state of health, activity, behavior, energy, and luck in business. In other words, if you know what effect this or that aroma has, you can correct the negative and increase the positive.
Aromas can be conditionally divided into:
Sedative (calming in stressful situations, when overtired). Such aromas include the aroma of tea tree, lemon balm, chamomile, sandalwood, geranium, vanilla.
Stimulants (stimulating our activity, improving our attentiveness, improving performance). These aromas include the aroma of lemon, mandarin, orange, magnolia, cinnamon, rosemary, cedar. Such aromas include the aromas of juniper, rose, sage, almond, incense, and cloves.
Adaptogens (normalizing the work of the nervous system, eliminating mood swings). Such aromas include lavender, oregano, myrrh, rose, mint, jasmine, thyme.
It is recommended to use certain aromas depending on the time of day. So, for example, morning aromas include: pine, geranium, bergamot, mint, cedar, grapefruit. These aromas contribute to easy awakening, optimism and cheerfulness.
During the day, it is recommended to give preference to the aromas of rosewood, rosemary, eucalyptus, bergamot. These aromas will help maintain your efficiency, improve productivity and promote good concentration.
In the evening, it is better to give preference to the aromas of ylang-ylang, lavender, patchouli, and rosewood. These aromas will help you relax and calm down.
One or another incense was also endowed with healing and magical properties from ancient times. It was believed that:
The aroma of sandalwood brings peace and relaxation when negative psycho-emotional reactions to stressful situations and conflicts occur.
Bergamot brings money, is responsible for wealth.
Vanilla helps in love affairs.
harmony.
Lotus was associated with strength, healing, meditation, power.
Frankincense meant patronage, blessing, was associated with courage.
Rosemary was believed to be able to drive away evil spirits, heals a person.
INCENSE BASELESS Sai Nath (12/UP) with spicy aroma, Ayurveda Zdes
