Incense sticks emit smoke. It is made of natural materials and can be burned to emit fragrant, aromatic smoke. Scents and materials vary between different types of incense; for example, cedar and ...

Incense sticks, or agarbattis, have long held a place in Indian households, temples, and spiritual practices. Their fragrant smoke is often associated with sanctity, purity, and divine presence ...

Priests in India perform the puja, a Hindu honor ceremony. Incense, flowers and candles are used to pay gratitude to Shiva and the River Ganges.

Priests in India perform the puja, a Hindu honor ceremony. Incense, flowers and candles are used to pay gratitude to Shiva and the River Ganges. On NPR’s journey along the Grand Trunk Road ...

Incense smoke was found to be mutagenic, meaning that it contains chemical properties that could potentially change genetic material such as DNA, and therefore cause mutations.

Incense smoke was found to be mutagenic, meaning it contains chemical properties that could potentially change genetic material such as DNA and, therefore, cause mutations.

This story is from August 5, 2013 Incense smoke hits lungs, can trigger asthma Kounteya Sinha / TNN / Updated: Aug 5, 2013, 05:24 IST Follow us ...

Smoke from the incense sticks used in the study was made up of ultrafine and fine particles, and as they are breathed in easily, is therefore likely to have adverse health effects, researchers said.

Incense may need a health warning over 'toxic' smoke, claims research Dozens of toxic and irritant chemicals found in sandalwood and agarwood incense by researchers, with some tests signalling the ...