Do you burn incense?
By coffeeshot
@coffeeshot (3783)
Australia
November 9, 2008 10:42pm CST
I do. Although I find that the smell is too strong while it's actually burning but I like the scent it leaves after. What I do is light a stick then leave the room and do something else while it's burning.
I am also picky with the type of incense I burn. I only use Nag Champa. This is what I learned from Wikipedia:It is an Indian incense originating from the Champa flower
It has a high concentration of Sandalwood
It is burnt in Hindu temples called Ashrams
It absorbs moisture from the air which causes it to sometimes feel damp
Bob Dylan is known for burning Nag Champa during his concert performances, as is Grateful Dead and The Black Crows
So do you enjoy burning incense?
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32 responses
@conkeller449 (23)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I burn incense, also. Patchouli is my favorite. I like sandalwood too. I just learned about nag champa at the Renaissance Festival. I also like candles. I have a candle warmer and a patchouli soy candle. I use the soy on my hands as a lotion.
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@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
10 Nov 08
When I was in school I was an Altar Boy and they used to burn incense at certain times of the year.
I loved the smell and used to edge over to the urn so I could smell it more.
It isn't used as much nowadays I don't think but I used to love it as a boy.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I love incense but my hubby hates it. I stick to candles instead which he seems to like more than incense.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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10 Nov 08
Hi coffeeshot,
I love burning incense in the evening and I use Nag Champa, I buy from a little crystal shop called Rainbow Healing, the have everything you want there, I burn mine all over the house, I love them.
Tamara
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@my2boys (821)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I do not burn incense. I personally dont like them and i find it hard to breathe when they are burning close to me. My husband is Hindu though and he burns them on big festivals when he prays. He does not burn them all the time out of respect for me but we do have incense burning in our house sometimes.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
10 Nov 08
Hi Dear
Well, i dont like to burn incense, rather i like air fresher with smells of "Sandal", "Rose" and "Jasmine"
Or noe i can have Air wicks,, just plug them and enjoy light fragnance, Insence can be so strong most of time and some how i dont like it
Take care
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@angemac23 (2003)
• Canada
10 Nov 08
Sometimes I burn incense. I often forget about it and don't burn it for a long time, but I do enjoy the smell!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Nov 08
no, i don't . i never liked the smell of it. i love good smells but to ne incense is not a good one. my oldest som use to burn it in his room & i hated it.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
10 Nov 08
Hey coffeeshot! Yes I do burn incense and have for years. I
have never burnd the Champa incense. I have burned Sandelwood
though. I have also burned Jasmine which is one of my very
favorites and Strawberry and Vanilla. Those are usually the
ones that I like the best. But Jasmine is the one that I use
the most. It is rather strong when you are burning it but I
have always loved the smell of incense burning so I have
gotten used to it over the years. It tends to relax me.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
11 Nov 08
i do-i burn nag champa once in a while myself,though i find it a bit too..floral? for me.most of the time i get the wet earth/patcholi or copal incense.both are earthy/pine type smells.it really depends what i'm doing at the time and what mood.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
16 Nov 08
No I do not burn incense. I do burn candles at time. I have to watch the type of candle I burn because I cannot tolerate the flowery or sweet smells. I do like the cinnamon, or vanilla's or ginger smells. The cooking smells are the best.
I have been burning a candle in my husband's shower because it gets moldy and the flame dries the moisture out.
@whittby (3072)
• United States
12 Nov 08
I love incense and I used to burn it all the time. not, with my allergies/asthma, it doesn't seem to agree with me - I get kind of stuffed up or short of breath. It's a real shame since I enjoyed the smell. It's a different kind of smell, hard to explain for me, than when I burned scented candles. Now I give incense to a few friends as gifts.
@angel_of_charm (4134)
• Philippines
15 Nov 08
i burn incense everyday, i believe it chase away bad luck and bad spirits as well...i love the smell of it and i always use the lime incense
@littleowl (7157)
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12 Nov 08
Hi coffee yes I love burning incense and have loads of it..also a lot of na champa..I love the smell of it and it is also calming I find, thanks for the info on Nag Champa I didn't realise it was from the Champa flower, and love Sandalwood...littleowl
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
26 Feb 09
I LOVE the smell of sandlewood. I think the problem you have with the heavy smoke is that you are not leaving windows open and providing enough ventillation when you burn your incense. I have found that quality affects both the intensity of the aroma, how long it lingers and the amount of smoke so maybe you should try a different brand in the fragrance you like. Remember that inhaling smoke can be harmful even from something as harmless as incense so be sure you only burn the heavy stuff partially down if you can't open a window.
