Incense Guide
Welcome to the QiLing Incense Guide!
Whether you’re a seasoned incense user or a beginner, this guide will help you explore the rich history of oriental incense and learn the proper techniques for using your incense sticks.
Learn about the History of Oriental Incense
Discover the centuries-old traditions and cultural significance of incense in Eastern culture.
How to Use Incense
Enjoy Your QiLing Incense Safely
Follow these simple steps to use your QiLing incense sticks properly
Savor the Fragrance
Gently take out the incense stick and smell it to appreciate its woody fragrance.
Light the Incense
Tilt the incense at an angle and use the inner blue part of the flame to light it.
Let the Smoke Dissipate
Wait for 10 seconds to let the initial smoky smell dissipate, then savor the aroma. Focus on the scent, not the smoke.
Place the Incense
Place the incense stick at least 60 cm away from you. This allows the aroma to diffuse naturally.
Precautions When Using Incense Sticks
Following these instructions and precautions will help you enjoy the soothing aromas of QiLing incense sticks safely and effectively
1. Keep the Space Ventilated
Always use incense in a well-ventilated area to prevent the accumulation of smoke particles.
2. Special Groups
Pregnant individuals or those allergic to spices should avoid using incense.
3. Sensitivity to Smoke
If you are sensitive to smoke, stay away while the incense is burning, or wait until the incense stick is completely lit before entering the room.
Benefits of Incense Sticks
The Benefits of QiLing Incense Sticks
Enhance Your Environment with Natural Aromas
Aromatherapy
The natural fragrances can help create a calming and relaxing atmosphere.
Mindfulness
Using incense during meditation or yoga can enhance focus and mindfulness.
Cultural Connection
Experience the rich heritage and traditions of oriental incense making.
Ambient Enhancement
Incense can enhance the ambiance of any room, making it more inviting and serene.
Discover QiLing’s Unique Scents
A Journey Through Aromatic Ingredients
QiLing offers a range of incense sticks, each crafted with unique ingredients to provide different aromatic experiences. Here’s a guide to some of our popular incense sticks:
Mindful Moment
Combining agarwood, sandalwood, northern almond, Tibetan wild flat almond, plateau angelica, calamus, and white gum incense.
Mindful Moment is perfect for enhancing meditation and mindfulness practices.
Southern Dream
Crafted from agarwood, sandalwood, frankincense, nard, and lavender.
Southern Dream offers a rich, soothing fragrance ideal for relaxation and introspection.
Moonlit Cedar
Featuring sandalwood, cedar, arborvitae, and borneol.
Moonlit Cedar brings a fresh, woody aroma that evokes a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
A Blend of History and Functionality
Discover the Diverse World of Incense Holders
Discover the diverse world of traditional incense tools, each with its unique history and purpose
From intricately designed burners to portable sachets, these tools enhance your incense experience while adding a touch of elegance to your space
Incense Burner
The most common incense burners come in shapes like Boshan, Huoshe, and Jinshan Temple.
Choose according to your personal preference.
Materials: Copper, ceramics, gold, silver, bamboo, wood, enamel, jade.
Hand Burner
Also known as a handle incense burner, it is portable and can warm hands.
Commonly made of copper with auspicious patterns.
Materials: Copper with intricate hollow carvings.
Incense Bucket
Known as a long-handled hand burner, it is used for worshiping Buddha.
It burns incense in granules or pills.
Materials: Various, including wood and metal.
Horizontal Incense Burner
Lights incense horizontally, with aroma emitted through patterned holes.
Some designs have storage for incense.
Materials: Wood, copper, stone.
Incense Tube
Used to burn incense vertically, usually a long cylinder with a flat top and base.
Materials: Bamboo, jade, ivory.
Incense Ball
Round ball with a long chain, hollow inside, designed to stay horizontal even under a quilt.
Materials: Metal, often with intricate designs.
Incense Stick Holder
A base with a socket for holding incense sticks, available in various styles.
Materials: Wood, metal.
Incense Tray
Flat tray for burning incense, typically made of wood or metal.
Materials: Wood, metal.
Incense Box
Container for placing incense products, also decorates the incense table and living room.
Materials: Wood, often flat, round, or square in shape.
Xiang Nang
Holds fragrance powder or dried flowers, easy to carry or hang. Often made of embroidered silk.
Materials: Stone, jade, gold, silver, silk.
Have Questions or Want to Chat About Incense?
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Enjoy your incense journey!