Characterization of the incense ingredients of cultivated grafting Kynam by TG-FTIR and HS-GC-MS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104493
Abstract: Agarwood is a resinous wood of Aquilaria species and has been used for various applications. Burning agarwood incense is a common practice in temples and homes in Asia. Kynam is widely regarded as high-quality agarwood… read more here.
Keywords: incense; cultivated grafting; agarwood; cgk ... See more keywords
Characterization of the incense sacrificed to the sarira of Sakyamuni from Famen Royal Temple during the ninth century in China
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2112724119
Abstract: Significance Incense has been linked to ceremonies, religions, medicines, and cosmetics worldwide for thousands of years. While Chinese texts in the Tang dynasty (618 to 907 CE) indicate that numerous exotic aromatic substances were already… read more here.
Keywords: incense; characterization incense; famen royal; sarira sakyamuni ... See more keywords
Scents, Community, and Incense in Traditional Chinese Religion
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DOI: 10.1080/17432200.2017.1289306
Abstract: Abstract In a religious context incense is used for a variety of reasons in various cultures, usually for the purposes of healing or purification. In traditional Chinese religion, incense and incense objects are essential for… read more here.
Keywords: incense; traditional chinese; chinese religion; incense objects ... See more keywords
Incense Burning Indoor Pollution: Impact on the prevalence of prediabetes and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.38.7.6189
Abstract: Objectives: Incense burning is a well-known practice in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures for ceremonial and religious purposes. The excessive use of incense burning has become a critical environmental health concern. The incense sellers are… read more here.
Keywords: incense; pollution; incense sellers; prevalence ... See more keywords
Health and Environmental Risks of Incense Smoke: Mechanistic Insights and Cumulative Evidence
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DOI: 10.2147/jir.s347489
Abstract: Abstract Incense burning is practiced alongside many sacred rituals across different regions of the world. Invariable constituents of incense brands are 21% (by weight) herbal and wood powder, 33% bamboo stick, 35% fragrance material, and… read more here.
Keywords: incense; environmental risks; health environmental; toxicity ... See more keywords
Online detection and source tracking of common incense burning
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DOI: 10.2351/7.0000980
Abstract: The burning of incense produces toxic and harmful gases and particulate matters, posing a tremendous threat to both human health and the atmospheric environment. As a consequence, online in situ detection, classification, and traceability of… read more here.
Keywords: incense; detection source; online detection; detection ... See more keywords
Green Worship: The Effects of Devotional and Behavioral Factors on Adopting Electronic Incense Products in Religious Practices
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16193618
Abstract: The Buddhist tradition of incense burning has been practiced in many Asian countries. Prior studies have indicated that frequent exposure to incense smoke is linked to carcinogen-related health issues. However, widespread acceptance of health-friendly electronic… read more here.
Keywords: incense; religious practices; electronic incense; health ... See more keywords