OM Incense

OM Incense Sticks

AUM, also known as OM is a Sanskrit word. It is the First sound of the universe.

OM Incense Sticks are great to use before or during a Yoga class, or in your home or office. Place incense away from flammable materials. Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Incense comes in different shapes and sizes. Shapes vary depending on cultural origin.  Changes in manufacturing technology also greatly affect the shape of incense. Incense is made from natural plant materials and essential oils; these materials release fragrant smoke when burned. OM Incense Sticks are made from a bamboo core that is coated with incense material.

SHAPES:

Core stick: Made from a bamboo core that is coated with incense material.

Cone: The cone shape was invented in Japan during the 1800s. It has no core support, and it burns relatively fast.

Dhoop: This is a solid stick of incense and can be broken into the desired size for burning.

“Resin balls were found in many prehistoric Egyptian tombs in El Mahasna, giving evidence for the prominence of incense and related compounds in Egyptian antiquity. One of the oldest extant incense burners originates from the 5th dynasty. The Temple of Deir-el-Bahari in Egypt contains a series of carvings that depict an expedition for incense.”