From temples in Asia, to hippy hangouts in the West, incense is burned all over the world. But the smoke coming from those fragrant sticks may be more toxic to the body's cells than cigarette smoke, ...

Lighting an agarbatti or incense stick is a common ritual in many Indian homes. The fragrant smoke fills the room, creating a calming atmosphere during prayer, meditation, or daily routines. But ...

Incense burning is a traditional and common practice in many families and in most temples in Asia. It is not only used for religious purposes, but also because of its pleasant smell. A research led by ...

When incense burns, it releases a mixture of substances into the air, including fine particulate matter (similar to air ...

Along with the piles of dirty laundry, empty beer cans and Bob Marley posters they are a common feature of many student digs. But scientists have now found that regularly burning joss sticks increases ...

BHUBANESWAR: Two labourers reportedly died in their sleep after inhaling smoke emitted by mosquito-repellant incense sticks at a buffalo farm on the outskirts of the city late on Thursday. The ...

Despite several studies suggesting that incense smoke can do more harm than good, with some even comparing it with cigarette smoke, the industry has seen steady growth. Industry trends are reflecting ...