INCENSE
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-as of [6 FEBRUARY 2025]–
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*’incense’ is ‘aromatic biotic material’ that releases ‘fragrant smoke’ when ‘burned’*
“biotic material?”
think “carbon”
think “radio-active decay”
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(the term is used for either the ‘material’ or the ‘aroma’)
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‘Incense’ is used for…
‘aesthetic reasons’
‘aroma-therapy’
‘meditation’
‘ceremony’
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*it may also be used as a ‘simple deodorant’ or ‘insect repellent’*
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*’incense’ is composed of ‘aromatic plant materials’, often combined with ‘essential oils’*
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*the forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing number of uses*
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[‘incense’ can generally be separated into 2 main types…]
“indirect-burning”
“direct-burning”
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*’indirect-burning incense’ (aka “non-combustible incense”) is not capable of burning on its own, and requires a separate ‘heat source’*
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*’direct-burning incense’ (aka “combustible incense”) is lit directly by a ‘flame’ and then ‘fanned’ or ‘blown out’, leaving a glowing ’ember’ that smoulders/releases a smoky ‘fragrance’*
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(‘direct-burning incense’ is either a ‘paste’ formed around a ‘bamboo stick’, or a ‘paste’ that is extruded into a [‘stick’ / ‘cone’] shape)
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*SKETCHES*
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