The custom of incense originated from

The custom of incense originated from sacrificial activities. As early as the Neolithic Age, our ancestors began to burn fragrant plants, offering sacrifices to heaven and earth with the smoke from the wind, in an attempt to channel spirits and use the power of the gods to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters.

During the Warring States period, people began to burn incense with cinnamon and pepper as raw materials, which was gradually distinguished from the original sacrificial activities. In the Qin and Han dynasties, incense burners appeared and incense slowly entered daily life. Burning spices in an incense burner is called "burning incense".

Introduction:

Incense is a very popular activity in ancient times, especially in the life of nobles and literati, and it is a necessary daily necessities for them to keep healthy at home and cultivate their sentiments. Incense is a non-invasive, simple and safe means of relief or intervention based on volatile substances synthesized by plant secondary metabolism, which is similar to inhalation therapy of modern aromatherapy.