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The Egyptians documented their utilization of essential oils by 3,500 BCE, although records point to their use for thousands of years prior to that date. Egyptians used spikenard, oregano, citrus fruits, myrrh, frankincense, cedar and styrax to great therapeutic advantage. Some researchers speculate that Egyptian spikenard, a member of the same family as valerian, must have been a primary constituent in the fragrant ointment used by Mary Magdalen to annoint the feet of Jesus before the Last Supper. Chinese Traditional Medicine, the second oldest medical system in continuous practice, makes use of a sophisticated pharmacology based on taste, energetic classifications, and the Five Element theory, strongly reminiscent of Ayurveda. As in its Indian counterpart, single and compound remedies are utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify deficiencies and reduce excesses, thus restoring harmony to the system. European Aromatherapy can be traced back to the medical schools of the Greeks and Romans, who used fumigations and other applications of volatile oils for various therapeutic purposes, both for physical and mental disorders. In the management of epidemics, the use of fumigation was considered of primary importance as far back as the Hippocratic era. It was, however, Dr. Gattefossé who re-discovered and gave new impetus to Aromatherapy in the West, when he accidentally healed a burn with oil of lavender in 1928. After almost a decade of further experimentation and research, in 1937 he published his book, Aromatherapie, which was received with incredulity and ridicule by the medical community of that time. However, the last 25 years have seen a slow but significant move toward greater acceptance of Aromatherapy by both lay and professional practitioners, as well as the public. Inhalation and fumigation, two of the main modes of administration of this ancient healing modality, are easily and effectively achieved through the use of Herbal Incense. Because Incense can be used environmentally or for targeted applications, it has become the Aromatherapy of choice for countless millions throughout the planet. Daily use of Incense, and especially Indian Natural Masala Incense, prevents disease, promotes longevity, harmonizes the psycho-physical constitution, and increases mental clarity. Kaviraja Ayurvedic Incense Ayurvedic Kaviraja floral and herbal essences have a marked effect on human organisms, because they are indeed the very essence of plants and correspond to the quintessence of human vitality, Ojas—'that which invigorates.' Although aromatics may be applied to the skin or consumed orally, Ayurvedic experts agree that the nose is the most important pathway for the administration of aromatherapy. Kaviraja floral and herbal essences penetrate the organism through the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs, and from there enter the general circulation of lymph and blood. Once in circulation, the diverse bodily tissues make use of the aromatic components for their metabolic processes. Kaviraja Ayurvedic Incense may also directly sedate, stimulate or tonify, according to the elemental associations of the fragrances. In Ayurveda, which predates Chinese Medicine by millennia, the Five Elements correspond to the five fundamental states of matter: subtle, gaseous, radiant, liquid and solid. Akasha, the subtle state, is extremely light and has a dispersing effect. It is used to dissipate negative energies and normalize congestive conditions, whether mental or physical. Vayu, the gaseous state, is dry and has a stimulating effect. It dispels confusion and gives enthusiasm and vigor. Tejas, the radiant state, is warm and penetrating. It sharpens intelligence and promotes proper digestion of food, emotions and mental impressions. Jala, the liquid state, is cooling and calming. It pacifies anger, gratifies the senses, and produces satisfaction. Beyond the Five Elements, approaching our spiritual reality, lies another plane of perfect joy and absolute love. Amrita, the nectar of immortality, is the essence of this plane, which promotes true meditation in loving devotion. Kaviraja Ayurvedic Incense is produced according to the most stringent standards to guarantee your satisfaction. We invite you to try our high quality herbal incense and experience its benefits yourself.
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Ayurveda informs us that there is a strong affinity between the constituents of plants and those of the human body. The juice of the leaves corresponds to our plasma, the sap to our blood,
the softwood to our muscles, the gum to our adipose tissues, the bark to our bones, the leaves to our bone marrow and nerves, and the flowers and fruits to our reproductive fluids. Thus, through examining these correspondences, Ayurvedic physicians established the basis of a sophisticated herbal
pharmacopeia that has served humanity continuously for millennia.
