Imagery evoked: Nature’s aphrodisiac
Description/ Quietude
Key Notes: Calming, Mesmerizing
Use: Like the strong scent of the Jasmine, the flora incense too fills the user with passion and self-confidence. An antidepressant that fights nervous disorders, it evokes beauty and helps balance the feminine energy/yin within the body.
History Of Incense
The act of burning incense and resin is utilized worldwide. Historically, Asia, and particularly, Egypt, China and India. In fact, India is still the largest producer of incense sticks. Accordingly, India’s use of incense is dated as far back as 3300 BC. Ancient China built structures specifically designed for incense use, and most commonly used aromas such as, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.
The Incense Route
The Incense Route was a trade route that extended to over 2000 Km, which connected the Mediterranean to the Eastern and Southern Parts of the world. This route certainly made the exchange of incense , resin , spices , textiles , precious stones much easier