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The article focuses on spiritual and metaphysical shops across Oklahoma, highlighting their offerings of unique products and services that support diverse spiritual practices. Topics include crystal healing, tarot readings, workshops, and locally crafted goods such as incense, jewelry, and handmade candles, all designed to assist practitioners on their spiritual journeys.

The article describes a ten-round incense game set designed for a guessing game in Japan in 1856.

The article offers brief information on several fragrant products such as the Oud Wood Candle from Tom Ford, the L'Homme Prada perfumes from Prada, and incense sticks from Incausa.

The article discusses sesquiterpenes and substances that are used for making perfumes and incenses. It mentions that incenses are obtained from particular resinous trees. It cites that Boswellia sacra and Boswellia papyrifera are the sources of incenses. It notes that sesquiterpenes belong to the terpenes family with three isoprene units and consist the molecular formula C15H24. It describes other substances that are used for making incenses such as frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood.

The article offers information on several products including an umbrella from artist, Alexandra Sojfer, Ruban Camellia earrings from fashion designer, Coco Chanel and Opéra incense from Astier de Villatte.

The article presents questions and answers related to the Catholic faith which include why the tabernacle was not incensed during Mass, the chanting of verses and the Lamb of God for Agnus Dei and the criticism over a eulogy delivered by a deacon during a homily.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the history of the introductory rites at masses of Christians. The author believes that early Church probably borrowed the ritual from Jewish practice. The author relates that the first addition to the rites was the use of incense while the songs were required at papal masses during the fifth century. The author adds that the rites prepare attendees at a Mass to listen to the Word, to present the sacrifice and be one with the Holy Spirit.

The article presents information related to perfumes. Women should choose their perfumes according to their characters. A quiz is presented to help women categorize themselves. According to Craig Warren from the Sense of Smell Institute in New York City, women who are bold should wear sandalwood, amber, and patchouli to stand out.

The article discusses the significance and religious aspects of smell. In the advent of the modern age, vision emerged as the sign of reason and civilization while smell was associated with the symptom of savagery, madness and poverty. In ancient Egypt, incensing and oiling the statues of gods and goddesses is a kind of communion and commemoration. It cites that smelling is to participate in the union of heaven and earth.

The article focuses on the use of aromatherapy to balance one's whole being which will not only affect the health of the body, mind, and spirit, but will undoubtedly affect the health of ones business as well. Today's therapists can draw from the ancient example to restore not only their client's well-being and vitality, but also their own. Many ancient cultures used plant aromatics as incense, salves, unguents, and natural perfumes for the purpose of health. Aromatherapy is the use of plant-based essential oils and hydrosols to balance the mind, body and spirit. INSET: Essential Oils Useful for Self-Care.

Describes the incense containers used during the Goryeo period, 918-1392 in Korea. Historical information on the use of incense in Buddhist rituals; Inlay techniques developed and applied by the people of Goryeo to incense containers; Implication of the aesthetic of the incense container for lifestyle and culture of the people of Goryeo who adhered to Buddhism.

Provides information on the burning of copal resin incense for religious and secular purposes in Mesoamerica. Sources of copal; Religious beliefs about the burning of copal; Medicinal uses of copal.

The article discuses the aesthetic value and importance of rhododendrons for survival of flora and fauna in Sikkim, India. Topics discussed include different species of the flower in Sikkim Himalaya, feeding of Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasants and Musk deer on the flower, the flower being used to make local brew Chang and natural incense by Buddhist community and for wine preparation, and helps in mitigation of future climate warming by the flower.

The article presents humorous reader feedback on miscellaneous topics related to science. Topics, including quantum uncertainty in Netherlands rivers, canals and harbors, article titles, planet Earth's continental lithosphere, the prohibition of incense, the banning of psychoactive substances and reducing the environmental impact of global warming, are discussed.

This article describes the importance and role of incense culture in Korean history. The author notes that incense is often used in ancestral rites. The Shilla Dynasty began the widespread practice of incense burning and this was continued in subsequent eras. Material culture that has been recovered from these eras is discussed. Other uses of incense are also presented.

This article traces the historical origins of frankincense and myrrh from the time they were the most-treasured ancient offerings during the biblical days to their decline in value in modern times. The reason behind the equivalence of frankincense and myrrh to gold thus, totally fitting as a royal gift in the year that Jesus Christ was born, is that they were found in only one corner of the world the northern corner of Somalia and the at the tip of Arabia and they are both aromatic gum resins and come from several trees that are most unprocessing to look upon. A scraggly, thorny tree, Commiphora myrrha, yields the kind called myrrh, while Boswellia frereana and Boswellia carter, produce frankincense. For centuries they were controlled as monopolies by local kings due to its high value. In southern Arabia the crown creamed of 25 percent of the myrrh harvest and ironclad control of frankincense by having every last bit of it brought to royal warehouses at the capital. The word myrrh comes from the Greek name for the substance, myrrha. Ancient descriptions of frankincense refer to the best grade as being whitish in color. The word frankincense merely means fine incense. To those who lived in frankincense region in ancient times, its unique product was somehow divine.

Describes the ways by which incense is packaged in Taiwan. Designs of incense packets; Concept and motif of incense-label design; Comparison of past and present packaging; Services offered by printing plants.

The article offers an explanation to the use of incense in worship, particularly in the procession at Mass. A historical background on the ancient use of incense for worship in the Bible's Old Testament and the belief of pagan priests of the incense being a spiritual offering is presented. The rising smoke of incense as a symbol of prayer is discussed. The connection of the use of incense with the Book of Revelation is considered.

The article offers profile of perfumer Kathleen Currie of New Orleans. It discusses about her range of Smoke Eau De Parfum and other fragrance related products like incense sticks, a herbal smoking blend, a soy wax candle and essential oil. It also presents and interview with her where she discusses about gender neutral smells and her signature perfume.

The article provides the author's view on the Chinese hell money. He mentions the reference of its term hell to the Court of the Dead conceived by Taoists and Buddhists as well as its spiritual utilization. It also notes that the joss paper is burned as an offering along with incense to the dead in the afterlife.

The article offers shopping information for seasonal scented products, including summer perfumes, candles, and incense.

The article focuses on the syntheses and odor characteristics of 1–alkylthio–2–butanethiols, 1–alkylthio–butanols and their derivatives. Perfumers have assumed that most meaty flavor compounds have a common characteristic structural unit that contains sulfur or oxygen heteroatoms on the adjacent two carbon atoms. The odor characteristics of compounds were evaluated by flavorists.

The article provides information about the origin and biblical representation of incense. Incense has been considered in the older times as a symbol of prayer rising to God, surrendered into God's keeping. In biblical times, it was imported from Arabia, Somali land, and Sheba. It was extremely valuable and expensive. The biblical imagery and the pleasant scent of incense say that God is pleased with an individual's prayers. At present, incense is associated with welcome and pleasing prayers.

Discusses the potential risk of smoke from incense, a meditative and medicinal aid used in places of worship, in the acquisition of lung cancer. Uses of incense; Chemical component of incense that is considered to be carcinogenic; Degree of incense smoke toxicity compared with traffic smoke.

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The article focuses on decoratively dyed bundles of incense dry in Quang Phu Cau which is commune in Hanoi, Vietnam and mentions the aromatic material burned to mark life event and connect spirit realm has been hallmark of Vietnamese culture and also presents photographs of the same.

The article reviews several gifts which includes Incense from the Astier de Villatte, Chinaware store in Paris, France; Hermès Soap Set; and the Murray's Cheese box.

The article focuses on the animistic religion of the Mayas in Guatemala. It indicates that the practice of Mayas involves burning candles and incense, venerating relics, and holding processions. According to Conquistador Pedro de Alvarado, the religious practices of the Mayas are the same with Roman Catholicism. It also mentions the special idol of the village of Olintepeque named San Pascual who is believed to be the Lord of Crops and Protector of Flocks.

The Republican Church has, within it even now, high churchmen and broad churchmen and low churchmen. U.S. Senator Wadsworth of New York is a high churchman, burning incense before a red lamp of private property and refusing to be disturbed at his devotions by any modern hymns to public ownership. U.S. Senator of Kansas is a broad churchman, seeing an occasional need of a restatement of eternal verities into kaleidoscopic language. U.S. Senator Johnson of California might even refuse to allow any incense at all to be burned in any Republican Church edifice of which he was the pastor.

The article focuses on incense and oils and how to access their properties for aromatherapy. Incense purified smoke radiates its scent when it's lit and release mystical energy in the process. It comes in various forms such as flavoured incense sticks and cones. It is important to dilute the oil first as some raw essential oils can be a harsh on the skin.

The article evaluates candles, incenses, and scents products including Fresh Fir Soy candle from Dot & Lil Company, Clark & James' Incense No.1 from Clark & James Company, and Long Winter's Nap from Hearth & Hammer Company, outlining their features.

The article offers several home decoration tips. Topics discussed include how to design a contemporary country kitchen, how to style a coffee table, and recommended diffusers or incense products. Also mentioned are the number of minutes that an average Australian man spends on housework each day, and bedding myths.

The article offers brief information on several incense and scented products including the sacred powder incense, the Carta d'Armenia paper incense, and the Byron scented matches.

The article focuses on Philip Freeman, founder of Murphy Doing Others Good (M-DOG) LLC, a company that makes the Murphy's Mosquito Sticks bamboo incense, and philosophy of donating for a cause. A background on how Freeman started to develop the Murphy's Mosquito Sticks is presented. Freeman's view on the association of business with giving back to the community is stated.

The article offers advice on having a garden that will repel mosquitoes. It mentions plants that are often touted for mosquito repellence such as a citronella-scented pelargonium. The author recommends burning a mosquito-repelling incense or candle on the patio or in the area outside where one is working. There are also products that can be used in birdbaths, water features and small ponds like Summit Mosquito Dunks.

The article reviews several aromatherapy incense from various scented products manufacturer and retailers including the Palo Santo incense stick bundle from Woodlot, the Espíritus del Ande myrrh incense from These Days and the Chacrona & Jagube incense from Inca USA.

The article features Nikhil Gampa who creates incense sticks from waste temple flowers through his venture Green Wave. Topics covered include the employment he provides to women from low income communities who collect the flowers from temples, the incident which triggered his interest in clean technologies and waste management practices and his placement of special dustbins at the temples he has tied up with.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for creating homemade incense.

This article features photographs of country musicians and the items that they always make sure they have with them, when they are out on tour. Alan Jackson always makes sure he has Maxwell House coffee. Josh Turner travels with a basketball. Leann Rimes always has Nag Champa incense in her tour bus.

The article offers information on several archaeology exhibitions including "Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade," to be held in Washington, D.C., through September 11, 2005, "Things With Wings: Mythological Figures in Ancient Greek Art," to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 12, 2005 to November 26, 2006, and "The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt," to be held in New York City, From September 12, 2005, January 15, 2006.

Reviews the art exhibition "Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade" on view at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C. through September 11, 2005.

Provides information on sweetgrass or Hierochloe odorata and white sage or Salvia apiana that is used as incense. Factors that affect the sustainability of wild populations of white sage; Tips to consider in growing sweetgrass; Description of white sage.

Presents various island-inspired home products. Jewelry box from Tree of Life; Cups for set of four from My Island Home; Incense from Tree of Life; Doorknob from My Island Home.

The article focuses on the important role of incense as an integral part of worship in the early period.

The article provides an answer to the question on the reason why Christians use incense.