[Incense Sticks] Detailed Notes on Incense Sticks, Detailed Incense Stick Instructions! How to Use Incense Sticks Best✨

Interested in incense sticks but unsure how to use and store them? Don't worry! We've got you covered with the most detailed incense guide, covering everything from purchasing and tasting to storage, so you can start using incense with confidence!

1. Things to note when buying incense sticks

When purchasing incense, avoid overly cheap ones and pay attention to the ingredients and origin. It's best to choose natural incense to avoid inhaling excessive chemicals. If you enjoy frequent incense use, it's recommended to prioritize high-quality incense so you can enjoy its healing benefits without any worry.

If you want to know how to effectively distinguish natural incense sticks from chemical ones, please read the article: The Difference Between Natural and Chemical Incense Sticks. The chemical incense sticks on the market are quietly affecting your health!

(Figure 1: Things to note when buying incense sticks )

2. Space for lighting incense sticks

Before lighting incense sticks, ensure good ventilation in the room, but avoid excessive wind to prevent discomfort from inhaling excessive smoke . Be careful with candles and burn them on a non-flammable, stable, and flat surface. Use an incense holder, incense box, fireproof cotton, or household dishes. Avoid placing flammable objects such as paper or clothing nearby. To protect children and pets, burn incense out of their reach.

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To determine the optimal time to appreciate incense, you can test your sense of smell to see when it's most acute. Whether you're awake, in the evening, or right before bed, your sense of smell is most acute. Also, ambient odors can have an impact. For example, burning incense while eating can blend with the food's flavor, making it difficult to accurately detect the incense's true aroma.

(Figure 2: The space where the incense sticks are lit )

3. Things to note when tasting incense sticks

Incense sticks' flavor fully develops through combustion. After lighting an incense stick, there's no need to get too close to smell it; the correct distance is 20-30 cm. The fragrance will gradually dissipate after one minute of burning, and after about ten minutes, you'll be able to appreciate its peak aroma. Therefore, place the incense stick at a slight distance and patiently wait for the aroma to dissipate. Only then can you appreciate the various layers of the incense stick.

The distance when enjoying incense can create beauty. After lighting the incense stick, people leave and wait for the space to be filled with fragrance. Then they enter the space where the incense was burned and smell the "lingering fragrance". They can feel the diffusion and penetration of the fragrance and taste another kind of charm of the incense stick.

Because the sense of smell is adaptive, if you stay in a space where incense is burned for a while, you will not be able to smell the scent. You can go to another space for a while, and then go back to the space where the incense was lit, and you will be surrounded by the fragrance again.

(Figure 3: Things to note when tasting incense sticks)

4. How to store incense sticks

In areas with high humidity, such as Hong Kong, incense sticks should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area to prevent deterioration, moisture, mold, and loss of fragrance. If moldy incense sticks do occur, don't panic. Use a damp paper towel to gently wipe away the moldy area. After drying in the shade, they can still be used normally. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can break down the aromatic molecules and cause discoloration.

Incense sticks don't need to be sealed or stored in tin boxes. Incense wood comes from nature and needs to breathe. Sealing it will trap the incense inside and may also accumulate moisture. Store in a drawer or cabinet away from strong-smelling items or chemicals to avoid affecting the scent.

(Figure 4: How to store incense sticks)

5. Who should use incense sticks? Are they suitable for households with small animals?

When purchasing incense sticks, pay attention to the ingredients and packaging to see if they are suitable for specific individuals. Ask the store staff if you can. As long as the incense is natural and pure, it's generally suitable for everyone. However, with the exception of those with respiratory problems, pregnant women, or those with favism, it's recommended to consult a healthcare professional before burning a small amount for testing. If allergic reactions occur during use, seek medical attention immediately.

(Figure 5: Who are incense sticks suitable for?)

Xiangqiu's incense sticks are all natural and suitable for everyone, including families with pets. Xiangqiu's owner, who has two cats, found that after consistently using incense sticks, their pets have become more affectionate, easier to sleep, and less afraid of strangers. For the health of your family and your pets, get your hands on Xiangqiu's incense now!

(Figure 6: All the incense sticks at Xiangqiu are natural incense sticks)