Incense and resins

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    Sticks, cones and resins: three ways to enjoy incense. Sticks are practical for everyday use, cones burn faster and stronger, and resins are placed on a charcoal for a fuller scent.

    Certain scents are traditionally associated with relaxation or contemplation: it is a matter of taste and culture, with no guaranteed effect.

    • Read the composition: plants, woods and resins rather than an unspecified “fragrance”.
    • A thin stick gives off less smoke than a cone.
    • Resins (frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, copal) need a charcoal, sand and tongs.
    • One incense at a time, for a short while.
    • Store them away from damp and out of children's reach.

    How to choose

    Always air the room and never leave lit incense unattended.

    The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.