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Incense (Koh) - Scents of Japanese nature
Aromatic incense was originally imported to Japan from China around 750 AD. and used for the purification of the Buddha "Ku-koh",
as well as for the medicinal effects of the aromatic wood of Hagar.
what is incense ...
Incense is a stick or cone-shaped object,
which burns slowly.
Made by skilled craftsmen and Master mixers,
incense has the power to change the mood or
atmosphere in the room by slowly burning an aromatic
blend of natural essences.
purposes for which incense is used ...
medicinal / medical, meditative, relaxation, spa, yoga, entertainment.
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aromatic natural ingredients, used to create high quality incense:
dried Japanese flower petals, such as
Japanese roses,
Japanese orchids,
Jasmine,
Japanese carnations,
spruce needles,
tree bark,
tree resins, etc.
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each incense has 4 components ...
base, aromatic perfume, binders and liquids.
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bases used to create incense ...
Agar wood (Jinkō) (沈香), for medicinal purposes
Sandalwood (Byakudan) (白 檀), for meditative or other purposes.
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When incense is made from natural wood,
the ash is not hot.
Frankincense using natural oil is less irritating to the eyes.
Incense is made up of natural raw materials, combined
in various formulations, according to the recipe of the
Japanese incense mixers.
The result is a harmonious blend of natural fragrances,
suitable for perfuming the home.
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Incense resembles music, in which several instruments
combined in a single order make up a melody.
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During the Heian period in Japan, incense was produced
specifically for the nobles. The particular scent that
incense gave to the clothes of each of them became
a sign of distinction and identification.
10 virtues of Japanese incense ...
* Incense facilitates communication with the transcendental
* Incense purifies the mind and body
* Incense removes anxieties and impurities
* Incense keeps attention and promptness alive
* Incense can be a companion in moments of solitude
* Incense guarantees a moment of peace in a hectic world
* When incense abounds, it never gets boring.
* If it is little, it is still rewarding.
* If stored for a long time, it retains its properties.
* When used every day, it doesn't hurt.
Incense and artisan tradition ...
The art of incense, Kodo (香 道), that is "way of incense" has been an important part of Japanese culture, since the Heian era, 9th century.
Today the tradition of hand-made incense, according to Japanese art, is imitated by industrially produced incense sticks, but people
certainly appreciate more the "warmth" of incense made by skilled craftsmen.
Article written by Vladimir Zaicek, Maria Grazia Simeone, Marco Morelli