Lighting an agarbatti or incense stick is a common ritual in many Indian homes. The fragrant smoke fills the room, creating a ...

The smell of incense sticks and dhoop sticks is pleasant, but their smoke can be dangerous for health and can cause serious diseases. Agarbatti Smoke Health Risks: Burning incense sticks and dhoop ...

It looks like weed, gets you high like weed, but it’s legal. And most sweet-smelling homes have it in the cabinet. “What it is is an incense. On the package itself it says not for human consumption, ...

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 ...

"Studies show that burning one incense stick produces as much particulate matter as one cigarette," says Dr Goel. That makes ...

Background: Burning incense generates large amounts of air pollutants, many of which are confirmed or suspected human lung carcinogens. Objectives: We conducted a population-based case-referent study ...

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