“The science behind incense and its effects on the human body are very interesting. Every time we smell something, our brains are deciphering on a subconscious level. Some of the questions it is trying to solve would be: Do I recognize this smell? Or “Is this smell pleasing to me?” All of this information is then stored in the limbic system of the brain. In fact, every scent you have ever smelled is located here, including the mental notes of responses and reactions to that scent. The aromatic smell that burning incense releases stimulates the olfactory nerves. This stimulation is able to produce effects of various states such as physical, emotional, and psychological based on the fragrance. Hence Aromatherapy.”
The History of Incense