The benefits of Japanese incense

Among all incense, the Japanese rightly belong to the premium segment.

They are baseless, do not have a wooden frame, they convey the most subtle notes of rich or refined aromas without impurities.

Their combustible mass is dense, and if we compare the smoldering of sticks, despite their short length, they “burn” longer. They contain some elements that are unique to Japan. For example, for low smoke, ground shells are added, so that Japanese combustible incense can be used even in small spaces of bathrooms and hallways.

Mon-Ko is the Japanese culture of “listening to incense”, within which now, as before, traditional ceremonies of burning wood incense from such valuable species as Oud, Agarwood (aloe), Boswellia (incense) are popular.

It was incense that became the branded product of the prototype of the Shoeido company, founded in the 18th century.

Consider how useful Japanese incense is in practice due to its merits.

I. The aromatic essence of Japanese incense is prepared on the basis of pure natural essential oils that do not cause irritation when inhaled, have an individual smell and properties. When burned, not a milligram of synthetics gets into the atmosphere ー this is really the national standard for the quality of incense. The rest of the natural ingredients are expensive by themselves. Derivatives of such special materials as frankincense, myrrh, gum, dragon tree resin, asafoetida, borneol (camphor), Cassia tree oil, nard (valerian tree roots), ambergris, musk, costus, vetiver, calamus, star anise, cloves, and many other spices. In addition, the production of incense is carried out by masters who know their own worth, using traditional secret technologies, so all Japanese incense is not cheap.

II. The functionally orienting subtle psychosomatic effect that aromas have is perhaps the most important of the beneficial properties of Japanese incense. Each fragrance adjusts us to a certain mood and corresponding state. Filling the space with wonderful scents, incense creates a different emotional atmosphere.

The aromas of citrus, mint, lemon balm, anise, eucalyptus, nutmeg, pine, set you up for vigorous activity, concentration.

Others promote relaxation and relaxation, such as the scents of lavender, rose, jasmine, neroli.

The aromas of sandalwood, incense, verbena, myrrh, juniper, cedar, nutmeg, palmarosa are suitable for tuning into meditative practices, Zen, prayer.

There are aphrodisiac fragrances that tune in a romantic mood, excite sensuality. These are ylang-ylang, bergamot, vanilla, patchouli, cardamom, rosemary, rose oil.

III. Therapeutic benefits of Japanese incense. In addition to creating a psycho-emotional background, some active aromas of natural incense also have a pronounced physiological effect on people. For example, the volatile constituents of the tea tree emitted by smoldering have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Incense is made from tea tree and is recommended to be burned during times of increased incidence of influenza and colds.

The aromas of mint, savory, laurel, jasmine, oregano, almond have adaptogenic therapy: they balance the nervous system, improve interaction.

Aloe, saffron, echinacea, lemongrass, eleutherococcus, rose hips, currants, which are part of the incense, have immunomodulatory properties as well as in herbal medicine.

Natural aromas of eucalyptus, cedar, juniper are useful for diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs.

IV. Purification of the energy of space. So much has been said and written about the subtle-energetic component of our being, in which incense is the real key to health. Without plunging into esotericism, it can be noted that incense with components of saffron, sage, incense, rosemary, almonds has a strong purification energy.

Experienced connoisseurs of incense have probably already compiled a set of fragrances for any mood, from among those that resonate most with them. Shoyeido offers a premium series of incense with fragrance compositions to create a mood, as well as a special series of Zen.