The Function of Burning Incense

Incense is made of wood powder and some added spices, medicines, and binders. It works by burning and is mainly used in Buddhist and Taoist ceremonies. Buddhism and Taoism believe that Gods can inhale fragrance, so burning incense in front of statues and Gods has the meaning of making offerings. Because the smoke is rising to the sky, it is a symbol of conveying the sky, so people will hold incense and pray to make a wish, praying for the heaven to listen.

 

Sandalwood
Sandalwood and agarwood are widely used in Buddhism and Taoism. Taoism believes that sandalwood and agarwood are holy things that can penetrate the three realms.
The aroma of sandalwood is more lingering, and the effect of opening and resuscitating in an instant. Sandalwood has a calming effect.
Compared with the calm and introverted agarwood, the aroma of sandalwood is more diffusive and the scent is stronger, which belongs to clear-aroma. Rich fragrant, warm and bright, it can relieve many symptoms caused by depression, insomnia, nervousness and stress, and has an aphrodisiac effect, which can treat frigidity.
The aroma of sandalwood comes from the oil secreted by the tree glands. When the tree matures, the whole body of the sandalwood tree emits fragrance. Therefore, closer to the heart of the tree, the better aroma.

Agarwood
The aroma of agarwood is relatively calm, and it has a good effect of clearing up and opening up. Agarwood has a very good calming effect.
Agarwood has the effect of refreshing and nourishing the brain. When you feel drowsy during office work, or when you are upset and depressed, you can light agarwood to calm your body and mind. It can also relieve distracting thoughts and relieve fatigue. Agarwood has a feeling of rushing in the nasal cavity, and it has the effect of opening the orifices. In addition, agarwood is a pure positive thing, and it can be used in the workplace to far away the evils, and can also increase the charm of the personal magnetic field.
Pure natural agarwood has a light and elegant scent, and smelling more natural fragrance will make you feel comfortable and full of energy. The natural agarwood fragrance enters the body, which can really feel refreshing and joyful physically and mentally.

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燒香的功用

香是以木材粉末與一些添加的香料、藥劑、粘合劑做成，通過燃燒來發揮作用，主要用於佛教和道教儀式。佛教和道教認為神靈能吸食香氣，故在神像、神位前燃香有供養的意味。因為煙係向天上升，有傳達上天的象徵，故人們會持香祈禱許願，祈求上達天聽。

 

 

 

檀香

檀香及沉香在佛教或道教等使用普遍，道家認為檀香及沉香是能通三界的聖物。

檀香的香氣比較串氣，在瞬間通關開竅的效果比較好。檀香具有安神的效果。

相較於沉靜內斂的沉香，檀香的香氣更具擴散性，味道也更為濃烈，屬於明香，如果沉香代表了中國人的性情，那麼檀香無疑充滿了歐美色彩。芬芳馥郁，熱情明艷，能夠緩解憂鬱、失眠、神經緊張以及壓力引起的諸多癥狀，而且具有催情的作用，可以治療性冷淡。

檀香的香氣來自樹腺分泌的油脂，當樹木成熟後，整棵檀香樹通體發香，所以，越是靠近樹心的部分，香氣越佳。

 

 

沉香

佛家認為沉香是唯一能通三界的聖物。沉香的香氣比較沉穩，通關開竅的效果很好。沉香具有很好的安神效果。

沉香有提神養腦的作用，在辦公工作時發困，或者心煩氣悶時都可以點支沉香清靜身心，排除雜念也可以通神開竅、解除疲乏。沉香在鼻腔內有竄的感覺，有通竅的作用。另外沉香相屬純陽之物，置於職場使用可遠小人，也可以增加個人磁場的魅力。

純天然的沉香味道都很清淡優雅，多聞天然香則會令人心情舒暢、精神飽滿。天然的沉香香氣入體，真正的能感覺到沁人心脾，身心愉悅。