I burn incense alot, mostly Nag Champa. Incense is mostly made up of oils, woods, and such which gives it its smell, right? Is breathing this smoke bad for your health?
Thanks
2006-08-22 16:44:07 · 11 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
More specifically, is it cancer causing etc. I have obviously burned incense, and it doesnt bother my nose, eyes, or lungs. Also, does anyone know if Nag Champa (a very popular incense) has any chemicals that could be harmful in it. The reason I ask is because its the kind I burn most often, and if it has chemicals and such in it, maybe I should find a new kind.
2006-08-22 16:58:13 · update #1
its like any burning substance.. its not helping yuor lungs.. especialy if ya doit it alot. but in moderation an and a well vented room, it shouldnt cause much damage. and oil warmer would be better because yuor not inhaling the ash and smoke from burning a solid.
2006-08-22 16:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by writenimage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Incense Bad For You
2017-01-11 18:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by nageotte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make sure the sticks are made from non-toxic incense powder. Then if you light up in an aircon room, don't let it run for more than 3 minutes since there's no open window. Some sticks can give you asthma so be careful.
2006-08-22 16:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Equinox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a good question, i dont really know the answer but anytime i burn them i always put them next to a window and i open the window a crack so there's a little bit of ventalation.
2016-03-27 01:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an interesting thought. I don't know if anybody has done any case studies on that or not. I wouldn't think it would be too bad for you. I know hundreds of hippies, including myself who would be dead by now if that were the true.
2006-08-22 16:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am quite sure that breathing smoke is not the best thing you can do...but I doubt if you are going to die from it...you may set your house on fire, but other than that....
2006-08-22 16:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not, I use incense all the time! I'm pretty sure it isn't harmful.
2006-08-22 16:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not good for you. I guess smoking isn't very good for you but it's really not as bad as that.
2006-08-22 16:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by BenJamin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, no matter how anything u burn except aroma are bad for you.
2006-08-22 16:47:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make me cough....so bad. And I'm a smoker....
2006-08-22 16:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋