Dhoop Cones Air and/or Spiritual fresheners
- anisha samant
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 12
Incense in cone form burns relatively quickly. Cone-shaped incense was invented in Japan in the 1800s, but incense has been used in various forms since ancient times. Typical incense cones are made similarly to incense without a core. Continuing with the metaphor above, you might think of it as a different shape of “pasta.” Instead of shaping the paste into long, thin sticks, the incense paste is placed into cone-shaped molds, removed, and then allowed to dry. Incense cones burn faster because they are much thicker than incense sticks, meaning more surface area burns at any given time. The burn time can be up to 25 minutes. If you want to quickly enhance your home's scent, incense cones are a great choice. Light them about 5 minutes before guests arrive, and they will be greeted by the fragrance as they enter. It's a more natural option than the air fresheners commonly used in homes today, which are full of chemicals. Why not try a natural way of making your home welcoming, as our ancestors did when people were closer to nature? Our bodies are made of chemicals, and absorbing some natural chemicals can be soothing. Burning natural incense is a great example.
If we make these natural incense cones with cow dung instead of charcoal, it offers additional benefits. When burnt, cow dung emits ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and other elements that purify the air and increase oxygen content, thus building antibacterial and antiviral resistance in your body. It's important to use cow dung free from pesticides and other chemicals. Nowadays, many avoid this labor-intensive process despite its added value due to the labor involved. Take the dried cow dung in a mixing bowl. Add the desired herbs and flowers, finely ground or in powder form, to the cow dung. Gradually introduce a natural binding agent, such as jaggery, to the mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until they form a uniform, pliable dough-like consistency. Burning these incense sticks may help repel mosquitoes and other insects. Spiritual Significance: In many cultures, burning cow dung dhoop batti is considered sacred and is believed to purify the environment and create a positive spiritual ambiance.

At Pure Incense, we provide these for the same reasons: both Charcoal-less and Infused, which contains charcoal. The fragrance is gentle yet calming, ensuring it doesn't overpower anyone. Light the cones and feel the difference.
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