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History
> the route of the incense
Since ancient times, the resins of myrrh and are used for the worship or the daily use in all the oriental party of the Mediterranean. Exits of the areas of production located in the south of the Arabic peninsula (current Yemen and Oman) and in the East-African point (current Somalia), these invaluable resins and appraisals were, as of the first millenium before our era, the purpose of a flourishing and dynamic trade.
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ceremony of the incense in Japan
The , ceremony during which the participants appreciate the fragrances exhaled by wood scented that one burns according to the traditional rules, is an art which requires a high spirituality and a field crop.
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> the king of the perfumes of the East
In China, perfume and incenses are indicated by the same character: ( or ).
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Spirituality
> religions and incense
What could be more attractive, moreover bewitching, which volutes of odorous smoke which rise towards the sky? The offering of the incense creates the favorable climate with the spiritual front elevation.
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> symbolic system of the incense
Isn't it enough to witness a religious ceremony to test, even against its liking, the magic of the incense? its bluish volutes which fill up the sanctuary purify it, as well as the priest and the assistants. They go up towards the sky, the such offering which was from time immemorial intended to him.
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Incense
biblical symbol
Forum
Universe of the incense
Files of the forum
InterviewMeet with Michel ,
incense founder of the world
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| Kali, valley of , Nepal. Photograph: de |
Botany
> the Agar wood
It is estimated the most by far of all the incenses, in its purest form, it is worth expensive than its #FFE3FF weight! The continuation…
> sandalwood
One of the oldest products used in the composition of the incenses, the sandalwood has been known for at least 4.000 years. The continuation…
> Secrecies of botany
More on the plants, resins, leaves, flowers or wood which compose the incenses that you chose, follow the links below and discover (in English) all the secrecies of the plants. The continuation…
> the incense Blood of Dragon
Red resin exuded by the scales of the fruits of palm trees climbing of the Eastern Indies.
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| Kali, valley of , Nepal. Photograph: de |
Manufacture
> Some receipts
Resins, sticks
> There are incense and incense
Originally makes of it that the resin produced by a small shaft of the family of , crowned. The continuation…
> Incense, directions for use
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| , celebration of a “baptism”. Photograph: de |
Elsewhere
> Yemen: “Of the incense to scent or exorcize”
Nowadays, the incense is largely widespread in Yemen particularly with , and . People regard the incense as completely important in their lives. They buy it for considerable sums with people of Aden and which make and sell always the incense with all other parties of the country. (Yemen Times)
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> Egypt: The , mythical incense of the Egyptians, created again
A center of restoration of the museums, an industrialist and a “nose” reproduced this perfume which will be forwarded, on April 5th, in Cairo for better understanding the chemicals and dexterities of the “” of old Egypt. the continuation…
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| A 'incense gas port " in the old city of Shanghai, at the time of the festival of spring. Photograph: Philippe - |