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Incense is one of the oldest forms of Aromatherapy that uses the subtle power
of fragrances to re-establish balance and harmony in the body and in the many
levels of our being. The Aromatherapy incense re-establishs balance and harmony
in the 3 doshas (or 3 humours): Vata, Patta & Kapha.
Choose from our 8 fragrances.
Fragrances that help relieve dosha imbalances:
for VATA imbalances – Amber, Lily, Patchouli & Sandal
for PITTA imbalances – Amber, Jasmine, Lily, Rose &
Sandal
for KAPHA imbalances – Amber, Lavender & Patchouli
Amber (Pinus succinifera) - Amber is calming for
disturbed conditions, restores equilibrium by harmonizing energy imbalances,
protects the atmosphere from negative influences, stimulates and centers the
being in the heart chakra. Lowers Vata, Pitta and Kapha, balancing to all 3
doshas.
Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) - Jasmine is balancing
to male & female hormones, aphrodisiac, brain stimulant, calming, restores
balance and confidence, anti-depressive, soothes headaches, insomnia and psychosomatic
problems, promotes feelings of optimism and increases receptivity. Lowers Pitta,
slightly increases kapha, increases Vata when used in excess.
Indian Cedar (Cedrus deodara) - Indian Cedar is
calming and elevating, anti-depressive, helps develop a sense of self-control,
integrity and fortitude, clears the mind (good for daydreamers and the absent-minded),
helpful for mastering breath control (pranayama) and breathing difficulties.
Neutral for all 3 doshas.
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) - Lavender promotes
a steadying influence on the psyche, tempering extreme emotional states with
a sense of rationality. Counteractive for a myriad of psychological imbalances:
stress, anger, depression, hypertension, mood swings, insomnia, headache, hyperactivity,
helpful for PMS, motion sickness and fevers. Slightly lowers Pitta and Kapha,
remains neutral for Vata.
Lily (Lilium) - Lily is gently sedative and soothing,
calms the heart, nerves and emotions. Helpful for irritability, anxiety, and
insomnia. Prevents negative dreams, reduces worries and agitation. Stimulates
the heart center, increasing faith, devotion and virtue. Lowers Pitta and Vata,
increases Kapha.
Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) - Patchouli strengthens
the nerves and stimulates the senses, anti-depressive, helps put problems into
perspective, aphrodisiac, regenerative, penetrates deep into the emotions, increases
joy, especially beneficial for kapha types. Lowers Vata and kapha, increases
Pitta.
Rose (Rosa indica) - Rose increases love, compassion
& devotion, gives a sense of security and spiritual attunement, promotes
sleep, reduces anger, gently anti-depressive, calms strife and instills a feeling
of peace, happiness and confidence, helpful during menopause and for fluctuating
female hormones. Slightly increases Vata and kapha and lowers Pitta.
Sandal (Santalum album) - Sandal aids spiritual purification
and meditation, focuses the mind away from distracting influences, stimulates
the pituitary and pineal glands, reduces irritability, anxiety and depression,
purifies the inner and outer atmosphere. Lowers Vata and Pitta, increases Kapha
if used in excess.
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