BHUTAN INCENSE

CHIMI POE JORKHANG

The word incense comes from the Latin: "to burn" is composed of aromatic biotic materials, which releases fragrant smoke when burned.

Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including the ceremonies of all the main religions, to overcome bad aroma, purify or improve the surrounding, for creating a mood, aromatherapy, medication and for simple pleasure.

Bhutanese incense is hand made using natural ingredients that are collected in the Himalayan regions. There can be many combinations of items to make incense sticks.

The most common materials that are used in making of incense are sandalwood, agar wood, cedar, myrrh, nutmeg etc…