What Is Incense Holder?

An incense holder is a base with holes for inserting incense sticks, and is one of the most widely used incense burning tools. The size and number of the holes, as well as the height of the base are various from each and regardless of the length and thickness of the incense sticks, you can still find an incense holder that meets your needs.

Incense holders are rich in material, and the most common are ceramics, jade, copper, wood and so on. Besides, there are also many incense holders made of rare materials such as rosewood and ivory. The design are also diverse and full of fun. The incense holders are easy to use and portable, and you can see them in Buddhist temples, Zen temples, or homes of those who enjoy burning incense.

Since the incense holder only needs a small hole for inserting an incense stick, its design can be very creative, making it not only a tool for burning incense, but also a beautiful indoor decoration.

How to Use Incense Holder?

Incense holders are very easy to use and you can follow the steps below.

Light An Incense Stick

To begin with, use a lighter or match to light one end of the incense stick. When lighting the incense stick, you can quickly sway it up and down or left and right to ensure that the open flame disappears, which makes burning safer.

Insert The Incense Stick into The Incense Holder

Insert the incense stick into the incense holder. The design of incense holders is diverse, ranging from those simple but practical to exquisite artworks. They are generally rich in material and shape, which can meet the needs of different people.

Chooose A Place for The Incense Holder

You can place the incense holder on the desk or somewhere else based on your personal preferences and needs so that you can better enjoy the aroma. ‌

Enjoying The Aroma

As the incense stick is burning, its aroma will slowly permeate the room. You can sit from the incense holder at an appropriate distance (about 50 centimeters) , close your eyes and take a deep breath to feel the changes in its aroma. From early stage, middle stage to the late stage of burning, the aroma has different unique charm.‌

Using incense holder not only brings you enjoyment to your sense of smell, but also helps clear your mind. During the burning of incense stick, you can try to keep your mind calm, let your thoughts drift away with the fragrance, and finally achieve a state of complete relaxation of both body and mind. In addition, the rich materials and delicate design of incense holders also make them a valuable artwork for collection and appreciation.

Precautions for Using An Incense Holder

1. Pay attention to ventilation. When using incense, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation and maintain air circulation. Individuals can open windows or doors to allow fresh air into the room and avoid being excessively exposed to incense.

2. The amount of incense used should be moderate each time. Do not overuse it to avoid negative effects on the body. Generally speaking, the amount of incense used each time should not exceed one, and incense should not be used continuously for too long. Individuals can use it at intervals.

3. The time of using incense should be controlled within an appropriate range, generally not exceeding 30 minutes. Excessive exposure to incense may have negative effects on the body, such as leading to headaches, sore throats, as well as shortness of breath.