Agarbatti, also known as incense sticks, are widely used in religious ceremonies and for aromatherapy purposes. They are made by coating a bamboo stick with a fragrant paste made of powders like charcoal, jigat, and acacia. Different fragrances can be applied to add value. Common varieties include masala agarbatti with spices, darbar agarbatti with liquid perfumes, and frankincense sticks containing benzoin resin. Agarbatti production provides income to many and uses floral waste in a beneficial way.
Unit 3 of B pharm..Sem 6th Herbal cosmetics ,market overview, sources of description of raw material of herbal ,waxes,gum colour, perfume, protective agent , bleaching agent, preservatives
India's exports of agarbattis (incense sticks) increased by 21.68% in 2005-06, with the US remaining the largest market. ITC has partnered with small and medium enterprises to improve quality and productivity of agarbatti manufacturing. ITC sources from various small producers and supports community programs to train women in agarbatti production.
Biodynamic farming is a form of organic agriculture developed by Rudolf Steiner that treats soils, plants, and animals holistically. It uses composts made with certain plant and mineral preparations according to lunar rhythms. Key principles include integrating livestock, using astronomical calendars for planting, and considering cosmic energies. Biodynamic farms aim for self-sufficiency and improving soil structure and life through organic matter and humus. Preparations like horn manure and silica are used as sprays, while six herbs are used in composting. Planting follows a lunar calendar correlating plant parts to lunar and astrological cycles. Research shows biodynamic farms have higher yields and incomes compared to conventional farms.
Ashoka is the dried stem bark of the Saraca indica Linn plant. It contains condensed tannins, which lack sugar and do not hydrolyze. The bark is collected through incisions from trees found in South and Southeast Asia up to elevations of 750m. Microscopically, the bark shows stone cells and sclerenchymatous patches. Chemically, it contains condensed tannins, hematoxylin, ketosterol, saponin, and calcium compounds. Ashoka has uses as a uterine tonic to stimulate contractions and is used to treat uterine bleeding and menorrhagia.
Umbelliferous fruits have several common characteristics. They usually have 5 mericarps that are either whole or separated. Each mericarp has ridges on its dorsal surface corresponding to vascular bundles and secretory ducts called vittae. The mericarps enclose a single seed with a large endosperm and small embryo. The pericarp has epicarp, mesocarp and endocarp layers. The mesocarp contains vittae and vascular bundles. The endocarp is made of narrow cells arranged in groups. Specific fruits discussed include fennel, anise, and coriander. Fennel and anise fruits contain volatile oils high in anethole. Coriander fruit
This document discusses herbal pesticides as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. It defines pesticides and notes that herbal pesticides are derived from plants and herbs, having lower toxicity than synthetic pesticides. Some key herbal pesticides discussed include neem, tobacco, chili, and citronella. The document compares herbal and synthetic pesticides, noting advantages of herbal pesticides like being less toxic, more selective, and less harmful to the ecosystem. It concludes that as concerns rise over synthetic pesticides, the world is shifting toward more natural crop protection using herbal pesticides.
Unit 3 of B pharm..Sem 6th Herbal cosmetics ,market overview, sources of description of raw material of herbal ,waxes,gum colour, perfume, protective agent , bleaching agent, preservatives
India's exports of agarbattis (incense sticks) increased by 21.68% in 2005-06, with the US remaining the largest market. ITC has partnered with small and medium enterprises to improve quality and productivity of agarbatti manufacturing. ITC sources from various small producers and supports community programs to train women in agarbatti production.
Biodynamic farming is a form of organic agriculture developed by Rudolf Steiner that treats soils, plants, and animals holistically. It uses composts made with certain plant and mineral preparations according to lunar rhythms. Key principles include integrating livestock, using astronomical calendars for planting, and considering cosmic energies. Biodynamic farms aim for self-sufficiency and improving soil structure and life through organic matter and humus. Preparations like horn manure and silica are used as sprays, while six herbs are used in composting. Planting follows a lunar calendar correlating plant parts to lunar and astrological cycles. Research shows biodynamic farms have higher yields and incomes compared to conventional farms.
Ashoka is the dried stem bark of the Saraca indica Linn plant. It contains condensed tannins, which lack sugar and do not hydrolyze. The bark is collected through incisions from trees found in South and Southeast Asia up to elevations of 750m. Microscopically, the bark shows stone cells and sclerenchymatous patches. Chemically, it contains condensed tannins, hematoxylin, ketosterol, saponin, and calcium compounds. Ashoka has uses as a uterine tonic to stimulate contractions and is used to treat uterine bleeding and menorrhagia.
Umbelliferous fruits have several common characteristics. They usually have 5 mericarps that are either whole or separated. Each mericarp has ridges on its dorsal surface corresponding to vascular bundles and secretory ducts called vittae. The mericarps enclose a single seed with a large endosperm and small embryo. The pericarp has epicarp, mesocarp and endocarp layers. The mesocarp contains vittae and vascular bundles. The endocarp is made of narrow cells arranged in groups. Specific fruits discussed include fennel, anise, and coriander. Fennel and anise fruits contain volatile oils high in anethole. Coriander fruit
This document discusses herbal pesticides as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. It defines pesticides and notes that herbal pesticides are derived from plants and herbs, having lower toxicity than synthetic pesticides. Some key herbal pesticides discussed include neem, tobacco, chili, and citronella. The document compares herbal and synthetic pesticides, noting advantages of herbal pesticides like being less toxic, more selective, and less harmful to the ecosystem. It concludes that as concerns rise over synthetic pesticides, the world is shifting toward more natural crop protection using herbal pesticides.
The document summarizes information about marine sources of novel medicinal agents. It defines marine pharmacognosy as the study of naturally occurring substances from marine sources that have medicinal value. These substances can come from marine bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and sponges. Throughout history, early civilizations utilized marine life for medicines, and today many established medicinal products come from marine sources like alginic acid from algae. The oceans contain immense biodiversity that is still being explored for biologically active compounds, and in recent decades numerous novel antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, and other pharmaceutical compounds have been isolated from marine organisms. The document classifies types of marine-derived drugs such as antibacter
Clove is the dried flower bud of Eugenia caryophyllus, a tree native to Indonesia and cultivated in India. The ideal climate is a cooler, humid tropical region with well-distributed rainfall. Cloves contain 15-20% volatile clove oil, which is composed mainly of eugenol. Cloves are harvested by hand when buds are plump but unopened, then dried. Cloves are used as a spice and for flavoring, and clove oil is used commercially to produce vanillin and as an antiseptic. Potential adulterants include clove stalks, exhausted cloves with low oil content, and blown clove flowers.
Fennel seed comes from the fennel plant, which is a aromatic perennial herb that can grow over 4 feet tall. There are two main varieties: bitter fennel and Roman fennel. Fennel seeds are oval shaped with ridges and light green to gray in color, around 4-7 mm long. They contain nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fennel oil. When broken down, a fennel seed has an outer pericarp, endosperm, embryo, radicle, and plumule. Fennel seeds can be stored whole or ground in a cool, dry, and dark place for use as a cancer preventative, anti
Ventolin is the brand name for salbutamol, a bronchodilator drug launched in 1968 by Allen & Hanburys Ltd to treat asthma. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the respiratory passages to make breathing easier. The recommended dosage is 1-2 puffs up to 4 times daily for adults and 1 puff up to 4 times daily for children 4 years and older, not exceeding a maximum daily dose of 8 puffs (800 mcg) for adults and 4 puffs (400 mcg) for children. Proper use involves shaking the inhaler before use and breathing out before placing it in the mouth and pressing down to release the medication.
Methods of Extraction, Pharmacognosy, types of extraction for herbal drugsDivya Sree M S
This document discusses various techniques for extracting medicinal compounds from plants and organisms. It defines extraction as separating medicinally active plant or animal tissues from inactive components using selective solvents. Several specific extraction methods are described, including maceration, digestion, decoction, percolation, Soxhlet extraction, ultrasound extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction. Each method has advantages and disadvantages related to efficiency, potential chemical changes during extraction, time requirements, and environmental impact.
Ayurveda is a very well documented System of Health Care Practiced in Indian Sub-Continent.
Ayurvedic medicines are medicines intended for internal or external use, for or in the diagnosis ,treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease or disorder in human beings or animals.
Ayurvedic Drugs are obtained from the natural source that is from animal, plants and minerals.
The peepal tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and has been worshipped since ancient times. It is native to India and thrives in hot, humid weather, preferring full sunlight and loam soil. The peepal tree has many uses - its bark produces tannin for leather treatment, its leaves can heal wounds when heated in ghee, and research shows it is effective for mitigating various types of pollution by absorbing moisture and regulating local hydrology.
This document summarizes the medicinal uses of several common plants in India. It describes 12 plants - Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Hibiscus, Ginger, Neem, Turmeric, Shatavari, Green Tea, Peppermint, and concludes with some key points. For each plant, it provides the scientific classification and 2-4 sentences on traditional medicinal uses to treat common illnesses. The uses include treatments for cold, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive issues, and more. It emphasizes that many Indian plants have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine and have beneficial properties.
This document summarizes information about cinnamon bark, including its biological source from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree, propagation methods, harvesting process, chemical constituents like volatile oil and cinnamaldehyde, quality standards, and uses as a spice, flavoring agent, and in preparations like candy and perfumes. It also describes different varieties of cinnamon including Saigon cinnamon and Java cinnamon.
Since primeval times Flavors and Fragrances has been an element of our life. We have been making it a part of life. By different means we all utilize perfumery and flavor materials, in our everyday life. Fragrances have a key part in religious ceremonies as it was considered to possess strengths to cure and protect from evil. We in our routine life starting from morning till night make different uses of products for personal care and cleanliness which have perfumes. Even consumables like confectionary contain some type of perfume or flavors. Most fragrance comes naturally form many plants. This smell is known as aroma which is a Latin word and those flora which have this aroma are known as aromatic plants. These aromas are extracted from some odoriferous material called essential oils. There is no dearth of aromatic plants in India.
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Abstract
Calotropis genera comprise of two species, with 90% inhabiting southern Asian country and are most endemic to the India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Srilanka, China. Calotropis gigantea is a weed plant commonly known as giant milk weed. The plant is belonging to Apocynaceae family which includes latex bearing plants. C. gigantea is known for various
medicinal properties in traditional medicinal system and use to cure a variety of diseases. In last few decades, C. gigantea is extensively studied for its medicinal properties by advanced scientific techniques and a variety of bioactive compounds have been isolated from the different parts of the plant and were analysed pharmacologically. The plant is reported for analgesic activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, anti-pyretic activity, insecticidal activity, cytotoxicity activity, hepatoprotective activity, pregnancy interceptive properties, purgative properties, procoagulant activity and wound healing activity. The medicinal properties of this plant represent it as a valuable source of medicinal compound. This study is collective information concerning the ethnobotany, pharmacology, phytochemistry and biological activities of the C. gigantea.
This document discusses herbal shampoos and conditioners. It defines herbal shampoos as cleansing preparations using traditional Ayurvedic herbs like regular shampoo. Some key advantages are using pure, organic ingredients without harmful chemicals or animal testing. Several formulations for herbal shampoos and conditioners are provided using ingredients like neem, shikakai, aloe vera, and amla. Methods for evaluating properties of shampoos like foam stability and wetting action are also outlined.
Also called China rose. a woody plant, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, of the mallow family, having large, showy flowers: the state flower of Hawaii. any of numerous other plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Hibiscus, characterized by lobate or dentate leaves and usually profusely blooming flowers.
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Morinda Citrifolia, also known as noni, has been used for over 2000 years in Polynesian folk medicine. It contains over 160 phytochemicals and compounds that have potential health benefits. Some key compounds include damnacanthal, quercetin, and scopoletin. Noni has shown promising results in studies related to cancer, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, wound healing and more. It possesses antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Noni is commonly consumed as a juice but is also made into products like squash, syrup and incorporated into recipes. Further research is still needed but noni shows potential as a functional food and supplement.
The document discusses Tulsi (holy basil), including its varieties found in India, parts of the plant, cultivation methods, harvesting, and medicinal uses. Tulsi has a number of health benefits and is widely grown in homes and farms across India. Proper soil preparation, planting, care, harvesting, and processing are required to successfully cultivate Tulsi. The government provides loans and subsidies to support farmers growing this medicinal crop.
This document discusses cinnamon, including its biological source as the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum trees. It describes cinnamon's geographical sources, cultivation practices, morphology, microscopy, chemical constituents like volatile oils and tannins, identification tests, therapeutic uses as an analgesic, antiseptic and digestive aid, and some marketed products containing cinnamon.
Tannins are one of the most widely occuring group of natural substances in different families of higher plants. They are of two types-
1. Hydrolysable
2. Condensed
The pterocarpus is an example of condensed tannins which are non-hydrolysable.
This document discusses herbs and herbal medicines. It covers the history of herbal medicine use dating back thousands of years, outlines quality control standards for herbal medicines, and describes methods used to authenticate herbal raw materials and ensure product quality. Key points include the importance of using standardized herbal extracts and validated production processes, as well as following guidelines from organizations like the WHO, EMEA and pharmacopoeias. Authentication of herbal drugs involves taxonomic, microscopic, physicochemical, spectral and molecular analysis to verify identity.
The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization. Women are obsessed with looking beautiful. So, they use various beauty products that have herbs to look charming and young. Indian herbs and its significance are popular worldwide. An herbal cosmetic have growing demand in the world market and is an invaluable gift of nature. Herbal formulations always have attracted considerable attention because of their good activity and comparatively lesser or nil side effects with synthetic drugs. Herbs and spices have been used in maintaining and enhancing human beauty.
Get here the database of incense sticks manufacturers and exporters.The incense sticks manufacturing companies from India are providing good quality products.
The document summarizes information about marine sources of novel medicinal agents. It defines marine pharmacognosy as the study of naturally occurring substances from marine sources that have medicinal value. These substances can come from marine bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and sponges. Throughout history, early civilizations utilized marine life for medicines, and today many established medicinal products come from marine sources like alginic acid from algae. The oceans contain immense biodiversity that is still being explored for biologically active compounds, and in recent decades numerous novel antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, and other pharmaceutical compounds have been isolated from marine organisms. The document classifies types of marine-derived drugs such as antibacter
Clove is the dried flower bud of Eugenia caryophyllus, a tree native to Indonesia and cultivated in India. The ideal climate is a cooler, humid tropical region with well-distributed rainfall. Cloves contain 15-20% volatile clove oil, which is composed mainly of eugenol. Cloves are harvested by hand when buds are plump but unopened, then dried. Cloves are used as a spice and for flavoring, and clove oil is used commercially to produce vanillin and as an antiseptic. Potential adulterants include clove stalks, exhausted cloves with low oil content, and blown clove flowers.
Fennel seed comes from the fennel plant, which is a aromatic perennial herb that can grow over 4 feet tall. There are two main varieties: bitter fennel and Roman fennel. Fennel seeds are oval shaped with ridges and light green to gray in color, around 4-7 mm long. They contain nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fennel oil. When broken down, a fennel seed has an outer pericarp, endosperm, embryo, radicle, and plumule. Fennel seeds can be stored whole or ground in a cool, dry, and dark place for use as a cancer preventative, anti
Ventolin is the brand name for salbutamol, a bronchodilator drug launched in 1968 by Allen & Hanburys Ltd to treat asthma. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the respiratory passages to make breathing easier. The recommended dosage is 1-2 puffs up to 4 times daily for adults and 1 puff up to 4 times daily for children 4 years and older, not exceeding a maximum daily dose of 8 puffs (800 mcg) for adults and 4 puffs (400 mcg) for children. Proper use involves shaking the inhaler before use and breathing out before placing it in the mouth and pressing down to release the medication.
Methods of Extraction, Pharmacognosy, types of extraction for herbal drugsDivya Sree M S
This document discusses various techniques for extracting medicinal compounds from plants and organisms. It defines extraction as separating medicinally active plant or animal tissues from inactive components using selective solvents. Several specific extraction methods are described, including maceration, digestion, decoction, percolation, Soxhlet extraction, ultrasound extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction. Each method has advantages and disadvantages related to efficiency, potential chemical changes during extraction, time requirements, and environmental impact.
Ayurveda is a very well documented System of Health Care Practiced in Indian Sub-Continent.
Ayurvedic medicines are medicines intended for internal or external use, for or in the diagnosis ,treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease or disorder in human beings or animals.
Ayurvedic Drugs are obtained from the natural source that is from animal, plants and minerals.
The peepal tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and has been worshipped since ancient times. It is native to India and thrives in hot, humid weather, preferring full sunlight and loam soil. The peepal tree has many uses - its bark produces tannin for leather treatment, its leaves can heal wounds when heated in ghee, and research shows it is effective for mitigating various types of pollution by absorbing moisture and regulating local hydrology.
This document summarizes the medicinal uses of several common plants in India. It describes 12 plants - Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Hibiscus, Ginger, Neem, Turmeric, Shatavari, Green Tea, Peppermint, and concludes with some key points. For each plant, it provides the scientific classification and 2-4 sentences on traditional medicinal uses to treat common illnesses. The uses include treatments for cold, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive issues, and more. It emphasizes that many Indian plants have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine and have beneficial properties.
This document summarizes information about cinnamon bark, including its biological source from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree, propagation methods, harvesting process, chemical constituents like volatile oil and cinnamaldehyde, quality standards, and uses as a spice, flavoring agent, and in preparations like candy and perfumes. It also describes different varieties of cinnamon including Saigon cinnamon and Java cinnamon.
Since primeval times Flavors and Fragrances has been an element of our life. We have been making it a part of life. By different means we all utilize perfumery and flavor materials, in our everyday life. Fragrances have a key part in religious ceremonies as it was considered to possess strengths to cure and protect from evil. We in our routine life starting from morning till night make different uses of products for personal care and cleanliness which have perfumes. Even consumables like confectionary contain some type of perfume or flavors. Most fragrance comes naturally form many plants. This smell is known as aroma which is a Latin word and those flora which have this aroma are known as aromatic plants. These aromas are extracted from some odoriferous material called essential oils. There is no dearth of aromatic plants in India.
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Abstract
Calotropis genera comprise of two species, with 90% inhabiting southern Asian country and are most endemic to the India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Srilanka, China. Calotropis gigantea is a weed plant commonly known as giant milk weed. The plant is belonging to Apocynaceae family which includes latex bearing plants. C. gigantea is known for various
medicinal properties in traditional medicinal system and use to cure a variety of diseases. In last few decades, C. gigantea is extensively studied for its medicinal properties by advanced scientific techniques and a variety of bioactive compounds have been isolated from the different parts of the plant and were analysed pharmacologically. The plant is reported for analgesic activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, anti-pyretic activity, insecticidal activity, cytotoxicity activity, hepatoprotective activity, pregnancy interceptive properties, purgative properties, procoagulant activity and wound healing activity. The medicinal properties of this plant represent it as a valuable source of medicinal compound. This study is collective information concerning the ethnobotany, pharmacology, phytochemistry and biological activities of the C. gigantea.
This document discusses herbal shampoos and conditioners. It defines herbal shampoos as cleansing preparations using traditional Ayurvedic herbs like regular shampoo. Some key advantages are using pure, organic ingredients without harmful chemicals or animal testing. Several formulations for herbal shampoos and conditioners are provided using ingredients like neem, shikakai, aloe vera, and amla. Methods for evaluating properties of shampoos like foam stability and wetting action are also outlined.
Also called China rose. a woody plant, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, of the mallow family, having large, showy flowers: the state flower of Hawaii. any of numerous other plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Hibiscus, characterized by lobate or dentate leaves and usually profusely blooming flowers.
https://www.santhionlineplants.com/
Morinda Citrifolia, also known as noni, has been used for over 2000 years in Polynesian folk medicine. It contains over 160 phytochemicals and compounds that have potential health benefits. Some key compounds include damnacanthal, quercetin, and scopoletin. Noni has shown promising results in studies related to cancer, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, wound healing and more. It possesses antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Noni is commonly consumed as a juice but is also made into products like squash, syrup and incorporated into recipes. Further research is still needed but noni shows potential as a functional food and supplement.
The document discusses Tulsi (holy basil), including its varieties found in India, parts of the plant, cultivation methods, harvesting, and medicinal uses. Tulsi has a number of health benefits and is widely grown in homes and farms across India. Proper soil preparation, planting, care, harvesting, and processing are required to successfully cultivate Tulsi. The government provides loans and subsidies to support farmers growing this medicinal crop.
This document discusses cinnamon, including its biological source as the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum trees. It describes cinnamon's geographical sources, cultivation practices, morphology, microscopy, chemical constituents like volatile oils and tannins, identification tests, therapeutic uses as an analgesic, antiseptic and digestive aid, and some marketed products containing cinnamon.
Tannins are one of the most widely occuring group of natural substances in different families of higher plants. They are of two types-
1. Hydrolysable
2. Condensed
The pterocarpus is an example of condensed tannins which are non-hydrolysable.
This document discusses herbs and herbal medicines. It covers the history of herbal medicine use dating back thousands of years, outlines quality control standards for herbal medicines, and describes methods used to authenticate herbal raw materials and ensure product quality. Key points include the importance of using standardized herbal extracts and validated production processes, as well as following guidelines from organizations like the WHO, EMEA and pharmacopoeias. Authentication of herbal drugs involves taxonomic, microscopic, physicochemical, spectral and molecular analysis to verify identity.
The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization. Women are obsessed with looking beautiful. So, they use various beauty products that have herbs to look charming and young. Indian herbs and its significance are popular worldwide. An herbal cosmetic have growing demand in the world market and is an invaluable gift of nature. Herbal formulations always have attracted considerable attention because of their good activity and comparatively lesser or nil side effects with synthetic drugs. Herbs and spices have been used in maintaining and enhancing human beauty.
Get here the database of incense sticks manufacturers and exporters.The incense sticks manufacturing companies from India are providing good quality products.
The document discusses different types of incense, including hippie incense from the 1960s containing scents like sandalwood, patchouli, and champa flower. It notes that Nag Champa incense, introduced in 1964, contains champa flower and is one of the most popular and beloved incense brands worldwide. The document also discusses how incense can be used to alter consciousness during meditation and establish a positive state of mind, and provides details on how traditional incense sticks are traditionally made using aromatic powders, wood pulp, and other ingredients.
This document provides a mid-review summary of Neha Sharma's summer internship project on religious rituals and worship in Indian households. It includes:
- An overview of the project objectives and deliverables, including gaining insights into worship rituals, perceptions, and recommending concepts to resolve insights.
- Summaries of secondary research on the incense industry, depth interviews conducted across Delhi neighborhoods, and insights uncovered related to perceptions of worship, materials used for worship and why, and needs by product.
- Factors affecting purchase decisions like fragrance, price, and availability of ready-made packs for occasions are also discussed.
Prabhuji's Gifts is a manufacturer and wholesaler of aromatic and spiritual gifts inspired by Prabhuji's message that aromas can facilitate spiritual elevation. Their mission is to spread fragrance and spiritual wisdom for all while upholding environmental and social standards. They produce over 70 scents of incense, sage, oils, and other gifts using natural ingredients and employ artisans and harvesters to support communities while maintaining rigorous certification for social and environmental practices.
Incense is detected by our sensory neurons and smell is the only sense perceived in right brain. Shop now for spices herbs teas incense oils nuts and more at: www.namastebookshop.com/incense/
1. Agnihotra is an ancient Vedic practice of performing small fire sacrifices at sunrise and sunset using dried rice grains, ghee, and mantras to purify the atmosphere.
2. It was discovered by Rishi Kanva and mentioned in Vedic texts as a way to remove pollution and contamination through the transforming power of fire.
3. Regular Agnihotra practice is believed to positively impact microorganisms, plants, humans, animals and the environment by healing and harmonizing the atmosphere.
What is Yoga
The literal meaning of “yoga” is “merging two into one”. Yoga is well-known today as a system of physical
postures and breathing exercises that promote physical well-being and calmness of mind.
Fire and Divinity
Fire is the creative, purifying and transformational agent. Fire represents energy. Modern forms of energy such
as electricity and inner forms such as psychic energy that facilitates perceptions, thoughts and emotions and
nerve currents that enable all sensory experiences, are all different manifestations of fire. Fire in its various
forms runs the universe and is essential for various life processes within us, at the physical, mental and spiritual
levels.Religion and Fire Yoga
Fire yoga is religion agnostic. The sacredness of fire and the ability of fire to purify one’s consciousness is
universal. As shown above, seers of several religions used fire to purify themselves and reach god.
1. Agnihotra is an ancient Vedic practice of offering rice grains and ghee into a fire at sunrise and sunset while chanting mantras.
2. It is believed to purify the atmosphere and benefit human health and the environment. Regular practice of Agnihotra can help reduce stress, pollution, and diseases.
3. The practice involves lighting a fire made from dried cow dung cakes in a copper pot and offering two pinches of uncooked rice smeared with ghee at the precise sunrise and sunset times while chanting simple Sanskrit mantras.
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Prasad Gifts have the experience of decades in e-shopping & gift items seller that have made strong footprint in Incense eCommerce marketing in USA. We present complete range of incense in USA like frankincense myrrh, herbal incense, gold frankincense and myrrh.
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Spices - Homemade spices and their benefits - Maharashtra Today
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Spices play a significant role in the way we cook and consume food around the world. Every spice has its own flavoring and essence, and its addition or omission can literally make or break a dish. There are many spices we use in our day to day cooking, these include popular ones like cumin, black pepper, turmeric and coriander seeds.
In the ancient times, India attracted traders from remote parts of the world in search of exotic spices. Many of these traders went back with their share, while some even settled down and brought in some of their home-grown spices. Such is the role of spices in Indian culture. Spices are known to have several health benefits; in fact it's the addition of a bouquet of spices, that make traditional indian home-cooked food one of the healthiest meals eaten around the world. Spices come with notable nutritional values and provide some major health benefits.
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INTRODUCTION
Incense sticks are widely known for their aromatic and pleasant smoke when burned. Incense
sticks are mostly used in aromatherapy, meditation since ancient times. In todays market
incense sticks also works as mosquito or insect repellent. Incense sticks are also known as the
Agarbatti in India. Agarbatti is the one of the most common convenient medium of worship in
India and it is also major product of hawan samagrii.
Agarbatti (incense stick), long, cylindrical, structure having a bamboo core coated with
fragrant material is a part of Hindu tradition to offering prayers in temples and other places in
order to purify the bad air and fills with positive energy in the atmosphere and eliminates
negative energy from our surroundings. Not only in Hindu tradition but also it holds a
significant place in almost all the religions around the world and they uses the stick during
various ceremonies and ritual in temple, churches, mosques etc. these holy practices are being
used from the ancient times whose record are available in India, Egypt, China, Greece.
The lighting up of the incense stick at all the deity purpose mentioned in Vedas. In
India incense stick is also called “Agarbatti” which is taken out from the Sanskrit language
where it is pronounced as “Agarvarthi”. In Sanskrit “Agar” means “aroma” and “varthi” means
“grief”.
Agarbatti is always used in holy purposes through the ancient times but in modern world it is
not only used for holy purposes but also used as freshener, mosquito and insect repellent and
with its modernization with the time it also became a great value exchange good. There are
10,000 currently running units in related to Agarbatii besides another 200 well-established ones
having over 50 branded agarbattis.
ROLE OF AGARBATTI IN INDIA
The burning of incense in religious and social functions has been practiced in India since early
times. Dhup an aromatic powder or paste is burnt in Indian homes as a fragrant smoke and is
reputed to possess insecticide and antiseptic properties. Agarbatti also is known, as Udubattis
similar to joss sticks are a development of Dhup. Agarbatties are obtainable in different colours
and with different perfumes. In India incense sticks are large part of economy and many
religions.
About 75% of the agarbaties manufactured are of cheap quality containing only charcoal
powder or low quality sandal wood powder with a mixture of 50% of wood gum powder. Cheap
perfumes are used to give them a top note. In superior varieties, essential oils, purified resins,
natural fixatives like amber, musk and civet is used along with synthetic aromatics.
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HISTORY OF AGARBATTI
In these days incense sticks plays a major role in economy of many countries and their religious
grounds. Incense sticks is not a new invention or something but it is used from the ancient times
by our ancestors.
Indian Agarbatii has brief and ancient history and it is not only aroma but its each raw material
has its own reason to be in that cylindrical structure. Indian tradition and culture always a center
of focus around the world.
Agarbatti is one of the oldest traditions of India and hindu or sanata dharma its refence is
also find in vedas which are the oldest text of knowledge on the earth.
To know more about the Agarbatti, first why we do the practice of burning agarbatti
Agarbatti was always burn for mostly three reasons –
• Firstly we burn the agarbatti for its pleasant aroma. Agarbatti has a pleasant aroma
in its smoke when burnt.
• The feel-good factor, there is scientific reason behind this reason when we sense the
aroma of agarbatti our body releases the TRBP protein which makes us stress free.
• Religious & Spiritual purposes
To understand the origin of agarbatti we should start with Vedas which are the oldest text of
knowledge on the earth. In early vedic literature the only thing we can get an understanding of
incense application from the concept of “ Yaga & Homa”.
Yaga & Homa are the fire rituals of Hindu religion and fire (Agni) is one the most important
element in vedas. In yaga & homa some oblations are offered to Agni in the form of “Aahuti
Dravya” (Aahuti dravya contains ingredients of specific nature and properties depending upon
the ritual). Which generates the “Dhoopam(smoke)” which reaches in the heaven to
Devtas(Deities of Gods).
When we burn the Aahuti dravya in the Agni then the dhoopam goes back into the environment.
Actually, a well-balanced dravya will give a nourishing effect to the environment and
according to Ayurveda Dhoopam is an ayurvedic term used for medicinal and environmental
fumigation.
Aahuti dravya contains cow by products like milk, curd, and ghee. Fuel – wood free from
diseases. Sweet substance like honey and odoriferous substances like camphor, spices, musk ,
saffron , agarwood and sandalwood.
As we know the medicinal and healing property of those substances and vedas also says this
smoke purifies the atmosphere, provide health and longevity.
Around 200BC Buddhism started getting stronger and burning incense was one of its main
religious practices. It is difficult to comprehended whether the aim of incense burning in
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Buddhism was purely a meditative and spiritual act or whether it had any environmental
aspects of yaga from which it seems derived.
Now till the late 18th
century the puja incense burning or fumigation either consisted of
individual or combination of herbs which were cheap or the more expensive incense pastes
which contain rare and expensive natural essential oil. In those days fumigation was mostly
extracted through charcoal burning.
In the early 1900s, Maharaja Krishna raja Wadiyar, king of Mysore suggested an idea to roll
the incense paste on bamboo sticks. These sticks were accepted by the public joyfully.
Because these sticks were easy to use rather than the temple pastes. These sticks produce a
gentle stream of smoke and suitable for home and small places. It brought religious
fumigation in the reach of common man. These sticks were called Agarbatti or Oudh batti
because they were precured by the Agarwood which has the most expensive incense oil in
the word.
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RAW MATERIAL FOR AGARBATTI
CHARCOAL
Charcoal is a black carbon residue produced by strongly heating wood in minimal oxygen to
remove all water and volatile constituents.
Charcoal is used for its good burning property in agarbatti. It does not have any harmful gases
where as coal gives harmful gases like CO, CO2 , NO2 , SO2.
The cotton wood tree gives the best quality charcoal.
A good quality charcoal is should feel like talcum powder on hands.
JIGAT POWDER
Jigat powder is prepared from 100% natural red bark of the Litsea Glutinosa tree. It is used
as raw materials for binding material for the development of mosquito repellent coils, fragrance
sticks, etc. This is available with unmatched fragrance and purity that enhances its usability.
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Jigat powder is basically a binder for the agarbatti, which is prepared from red the bark the tree
native of the M.P.
The Jiggat (Litsea chinensis or Litsea glutonesa) is considered to be a Non-forest produce
(NTFP). It has ample potential for commercial value in the industry, traditional medicine
among tribal households and Ayurveda system of medicine.
ACACIA POWDER
In agarbatti, Acacia works as a filling material. It helps agarbatti to burn properly and and
gives a glow to thr burning. We can also call it a burning controller for its continuous burning
property.
It is basically the bark of babool. Babool has several other medicinal properties due its high
fiber content. But in agarbatti it is only used for its filling and burning properties.
It can also be replaced by other plants powder like Nagarmotha, Sugndhmantra, citronella and
lemongrass.
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These are the three major raw materials that use in the production of normal
agarbatti that is also called the raw agarbatti.
Agarbatti can be Manufactured by two ways –
1. Hand rolled
2. Machine made
These types of agarbatti has different formulation and uses different raw material according to
their need.
FORMULATION OF NORMAL AGARBATTI
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The formulation of normal agarbatti need only five raw materials –
1. Charcoal
2. Jigat Powder
3. Acacia powder
4. Water
5. Bamboo Sticks
First we make the premix powder by mixing charcoal, jiggat, acacia and water in a specific
ratio.
We mix charcoal , jigat and acacia in a ratio of 5:2:3 and mix 600 ml of water for every 1 kg
of charcoal, jigat and acacia mixture.
The raw materials charcoal, Jigat & Acacia powder are mixed together with water at the given
properties.
It should be mixed to form a dough which needs to be rolled over on bamboo sticks with a
technique as given in the picture.
Now wrapped the agarbatti in dry material so that do not stick and keep it to dry. The incense
stick made by the above method do not have fragrance, it is also called raw incense stick.
Fragrance can also be applied on these raw sticks. There are three ways to apply the fragrance
on the sticks –
1. By Spraying
2. By Brushing
3. By Dipping
FRAGRANCE FOR AGARBATTI
CHARCOAL JIGGAT ACACIA WATER
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The fragrance is the soul of any agarbatti. From the ancient times agarbattis are mostly used
for the divine purposes in most of every religion to make their gods happy and in modern world
its is also use for meditation and also as a mosquito repellent, so the incense or fragrance plays
a major role in Agarbatti.
The fragrance is applied on agarbatti are usually the floral fragrances such as Gulab , Bela ,
Mogra and some times we can also apply the woody note fragrances like sandalwood. Which
are easily available in market at cheap and costly both depends on choice.
The fragrances starts from ₹ 300 to ₹ 15000 per kg. For ordinary agarbatti the
fragrance is available at Rs. 300 to Rs. 2000/- per Kg.
For good type of agarbatti the fragrance is available at Rs. 2500/- upward per Kg.
Most of such fragrances are synthetic in nature.
Natural fragrance would range from Rs.10,000 and above .
APPLICATION OF FRAGRANCE
The fragrances applied on the sticks in diluted form. The fragrances diluted in the
DEP(Diethyl Phthalate). The fragrance and the DEP should be mixed in the fixed ratio.
The DEP can also replaced by the white oil (the petroleum product) but is much costlier than
the DEP.
The diluted fragrances now should be leave for 24 hours to let the fragrance mixed with DEP.
Fragrances in agarbatti should have following characteristics • Diffusive (should spread)
• Substantive (last for long time)
• Pleasant & performing
ONE PART
OF
FAGRANCE
3 parts
Diethyl
Phthalate
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• Good burning characteristics
• Free from harmful chemicals
• Should have properties of purifying air
After being dipped into the fragrance, agarbatti should be spread & dried in a long polythene
cover / sheet so that fragrance is not evaporated.
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VALUE ADDITION IN AGARBATTI
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In Agarbatti value addition can be done by only two ways either changing n raw material or by
applying different fragrance on them. Agarbatti evaluated so much till the present day now in
the market we sees so many types of agarbattis some of them changed their raw material some
apply such expensive fragrance on them. On the basis of changed raw material and different
fragrances here are some value added agarbattis mentioned below-
• Masala Agarbatii
• Darbar Agarbatti
• Frank Incense
MASALA AGARBATTI
This batti has the mellowness and harmonious character of the tradition type of batti as it
contains natural raw materials with a judicious blend of synthetic raw materials. But this masala
stick basically belongs to South India, where many kinds of wood, herbs, flowers, resins, gums,
oils, and other ingredients are blended to form a paste. This paste is then spread onto the surface
of a bamboo core and dried.
Raw materials of this stick makes it different from the others, some basic raw materials down
below-
§ Silarsa
§ Substitute oil
§ Dust
§ Charcoal
§ Jiggat
§ Saltpetre
§ Honey
§ Perfumes (Oriental)
§ Perfume (Halmaddi Resin)
In masala agarbatti we make three mixture to complete a dough to roll over the bamboo stick-
o The first mixture will contain the first three raw materials Silarsa, substitute oil and dust
is mixed well in the ratio of 300:100:125
o gm. This is the ideal ratio for this kind of agarbattis.
o Now after the first mixture the second mixture will be prepared with the second three
raw materials charcoal, jiggat and saltpetre in a fixed ratio of 125:175:25 gm.
Silarsa
Substituted
Oil
Dust
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o Now we mix the first and second mixture then mix the it with the mixture of fragrant
material which should be mixed in the ratio of 50:105:300 gm.
Now both the mixture will mixed in each other to form the dough for the Masala incense stick
then this dough will roll over the bamboo stick to form the perfect cylindrical shape.
Now this ready to stick on the cylindrical bamboo and give you a oriental and pleasant smoke.
Besides that masala sticks also classified in different form based on change in their raw
material. These sticks noted below-
Jiggat
Charcoal Saltpetre
Honey Oriental
Perfume
Halmaddi
Perfume
1st
2nd
3rd
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v Amber Chandan Batti
v Kasturi Chandan Batti
v Ambari heena
v Chandan batti
DARBAR AGARBATTI
Durbar sticks are quite similar to Masala sticks. However, the blend of materials that are used
to make them is fairly different and unknown in the west. Solid and liquid ingredients are used
to make the paste, as a result of which, these sticks rarely dry out.
The liquid ingredients are mainly perfumes. The aroma of Durbar sticks is sweet and spicy,
and they are soft to touch and also called the wet agarbattis.
To make Darbar batti we need to form three mixtures and then they blend with each other. The
main raw material that are required to make darbar agarbatti are note below-
§ Silarasa
§ Substitute oil
§ Charcoal
§ Saltpetre
§ Jiggat
§ Honey drew
§ Perfumes (Heady) (Aldehydic)
To make Darbar agarabtti first we make the first dough with first two materials silarasa and
substitute oil in the ratio of 300:100 gm.
In the second mixing we mix the charcoal and saltpetre to make a dough that will be mixed
with the first one. Charcoal and the saltpetre will be mixed in the ratio of 250:25 gm.
Silarasa
Substitut
e oil
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Now we mix the jiggat with the fragrant materials like honey drew and perfume in the ratio of
125:50:40 gm.
Now this material will we mixed in the both of the mixture to form a dough that will get a
cylindrical shape by rolling over the bamboo stick. And surely will give that pleasant and holy
environment.
FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense is one of the most popular incense fragrances. They help in setting up a sacred
space. The attributes of Frankincense include riches, power, and purification. It also helps in
balancing solar energy with healing Myrrh.
The material that used in to make frankincense stick are –
§ Perfume
§ Jiggat
§ Frankincense (Benzoin Resenoid)
§ Charcoal
§ Potassium nitratrate
Charcoal Silarasa
Jiggat Honey Perfume
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The manufacturing of this stick so easy just mix all the ingredients and roll over the bamboo
stick.
SOME NEW IDEAS TO ADD VALUE IN AGARBATTI
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v UTILISATION OF FLORAL WASTE OF AGARBATTI
A good quantity of flowers are being offered to deities in different temples, mosques and also
used in decoration purposes as well. Such flowers go waste after use and are reason for
pollution in water in different rivers & ponds. The safe and useful disposal of floral and other
bio-degradable waste of religious places and establishes waste as resource for the community.
The concept behind the project is to utilize floral waste as such or after processing to produce
aroma products such as agarabatti, cone, dhoopbatti, etc.
v BY TRYING NEW MATERIALS
Indian Agarbatti industry’s biggest challenge is scarcity of raw material. According to the
FY2016, India exported agarbattis worth Rs.655.60 crore to various markets across the globe.
Some of the largest export destinations for India are USA, EU, UK, Latin America, and Japan.
Though the market is growing for Indian agarbattis, it’s not a high-margin industry as our
production capacity for agarbattis is low and we import raw materials. This affects the profit
margin. Also, we face tough competition from countries like China and Vietnam because the
machinery they employ is more advanced than ours.
So what we need to do is finding more materials that can replace old raw materials like we can
replace acacia powder with white chips powder or we can use dry Neem leaves as raw material
that also can be a new product which can replace the tradition of burning neem leaves in home
which was usually used to as insect repellent and for the medicinal purposes.
As like neem petals we can also use lemon grass, coconut cell powder and cow dung and many
other products that can really replace the natural raw material.
v APPLYING NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS
Since ancient times, essential oils are recognized for their medicinal value, and they are
interesting and powerful natural plant products. They continue to be of paramount importance
until the present day. Essential oils have been used as perfumes, flavours for foods and
beverages, or to heal both body and mind for thousands of years.
Essential oils enter the body is inhalation. Due to their volatility, they can be inhaled easily
through the respiratory tract and lungs, which can distribute them into the bloodstream. In
general, the respiratory tract offers the most rapid way of entry followed by the dermal
pathway.
By applying these natural oils on the sticks will definitely add value to the product and these
sticks can be used for making meditational environment or for medicinal purposes.
There are some essential oil noted down that can be used in medicinal purposes by applying
on the incense sticks-
S Chamomille essential oil (Matricaria chamomilla):
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Properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-pruritic, healing, decongestive
(decongest the skin) and antispasmodic.
S Cedar essential oil (Cedrus libani):
Properties: Larvicidal, Lymphotonic, draining powerful diuretic, Regenerative
blood, Healing, astringent, Scalp Tonic, Antifungal, Anti-mosquito and anti-
moth Decongestant and antiseptic respiratory Relaxing and comforting.
S Clove essential oil (Syzygium aromaticus):
Properties: Antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, general stimulating,
hypertensive aphrodisiac, light stomachic, carminative, anesthetic.
S Eucalyptus essential oil (Eucalyptus globulus):
Properties: Anticatarrhale, expectorant and mucolytic, antimicrobial, Antiviral
S Peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita):
Properties: Tonic and stimulant, decongestant, anesthetic and analgesic
antipruritic, refreshing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant,
mucolytic.
S Lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis):
Properties: antispasmodic, sedative, relaxing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial.
S Lemon essential oil (Citrus limonum):
Properties: Strengthen natural immunity, metabolism regulator, tonic nervous
system, antimicrobial, antiviral, digestive tonic carminative and purgative.
we can say that the essential oils and their components have many uses, both in pharmacology
and in food. In addition, they are endowed with interesting biological activities and have a
therapeutic potential.
CURRENT MARKET IN INDIA
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Agarbatti
Whether it is for religious purposes, medicinal value or simply for its pleasant fragrance,
agarbatti is a product found across almost every Indian home. Today, the Indian market is
flooded with agarbattis [also known as joss stick in China or incense stick in other countries]
of various colours, fragrances and qualities. But, the market for agarbatti is not by any means
limited to India. People across the globe, whether they be in US or UK, Malaysia or Ethiopia
enjoy agarbatti as much as Indians do – opening up a global market for exporters.
Agarbatti, mostly a handmade product [in India], is exported to almost the entire known world
from India. While many countries are known for selling unscented or raw incense sticks, India
is known for its perfumed versions.
In India, a wide variety of agarbattis are available in different shapes, colours and fragrances
at very competitive prices, from sandalwood to lavender, and rose to mogra. Buyers are
practically spoilt for choice. Adding to the brag-bucket is the fact that India-made agarbattis
are considered to be one of the best in the world – no wonder, we enjoy such a vast customer-
base across the globe.
The contribution of agarbatti to India’s exports business may not have attracted much attention
as it accounts for a mere 0.04% of India’s total exports. But a deeper look at the numbers tells
a story of a niche export product with tremendous potential. This product has seen a steady
demand in overseas markets, irrespective of economic or political climate.
As per Ministry of Commerce, GoI data, between FY2012 and FY2016, India exported
agarbattis worth $498.02 million – which considering that it is a part of the labour-intensive
cottage industry is a commendable figure. In addition, annual exports witnessed an 11.57%
growth during the same period, from $89.64 million in FY2012 to $100.02 million in FY2016.
Today, India exports agarbatti to more than 160 countries including US, Nigeria, Malaysia and
UK. In FY2016, US was the largest importer of incense sticks from India with an import value
of $11.3 million, followed by UAE at $6.23 million and Nigeria at $5.85 million.
Last fiscal, however, exports saw a drop of 9%, from $109.99 million in FY2015 to $100.02
million, but not all exporters are bothered with the fall in numbers. Kailash Jha of Ahmedabad-
based Aastha Trading, says, “The market at the moment is doing great and we are receiving
healthy orders from overseas buyers.” According to him, India has always faced competition
from countries like China and Vietnam, countries that are amongst the largest exporters of
incense sticks in the world. Further, India also faces competition from countries like France,
UAE, Singapore and Malaysia when it comes to exports in this product category.
In 2009, the industry got a boost after agarbatti was classified as a handicraft product. With
this change, the industry became eligible for duty drawbacks apart from being entitled to a 5%
incentive under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). Moreover, schemes such as
Market Access Initiative (MAI) and Market Development Assistance (MDA) have come in
handy to exporters in marketing their products across the globe.
While these measures have helped exporters, manufacturers feel that the government must
increase the duty on products imported from countries like China.
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Agarbatti
While the demand for hand-made Indian agarbattis remain high, exporting them has its own
share of hurdles. “The biggest problem we face is communication and packaging,” says Janak
Patel. Irrespective of the size of orders, Indian exporters many times end up providing
customised value-added products to their customers, in terms of redesigning the packaging for
colour, size, material, text, etc. Janak Patel continues, “Different customers have different
requirements.For instance, an importer may want a certain kind of print on the package, and
that adds to our costs.”
One reason for losing marketshare to importers could be that the industry hasn’t changed much
to date. Agarbatti is traditionally made by hand – by rolling bamboo sticks in an incense paste
or a dough made of various ingredients, and is a labour intensive industry. Of late, some
companies have started to employ machines to beat the tough competition from Chinese
exporters, who mostly market machine-made agarbattis. But that it seems is mostly for
domestic consumption. According to T. S. Sagar of Asoka Trading Company, a Bengaluru-
based exporter, most importers prefer the handmade variety. “If there is any production of
machine-made agarbattis, it would be for the domestic market. The demand for the handmade
variety in the international market is high as the quality of handmade products are better than
that of machine-made ones,” says Sagar. There are many who hold an opinion similar to that
of Sagar. Being old school seems to be an advantage when it comes to exports. The worry
though is that we have lost the top slot in exports to China.
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Agarbatti
India, it seems, has created a brand when it comes to incense sticks. But exporters feel that a
lot more can be done when it comes to exports. Ghanshyam Patel of Rajkot-based Shyam
Incense Stick, says, “This industry requires innovation. If one can introduce new products and
offer competitive prices, business will thrive.” And yes, there have been many innovations in
terms of shape, size and fragrance that have entered the market in the recent past. The industry
also has been able to attract entrepreneurs because of the low initial investment requirements.
As far as profit margins are concerned, while a lot depends on the destination and quality,
export margins vary between 5% and 20%. And that’s not a bad number considering it has
always been a volume game – which only gets better with a little value addition.
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Agarbatti
CONCLUSION
Burning of incense and incense sticks is a common practice across the whole globe. In different
religions and parts of the world incense and incense sticks are used in different forms i.e.
varying from powder, cone, ropes, paper or sticks. Their size and shape might have varied in
religion to religion and parts of the world but the aim was to worship the deity, elimination of
bad energy and fill the environment with positive energy. While their recent modifications,
they have been used as an insect repellant. From, the religious literature it has been found that
incense and incense sticks were used from ancient times only. The present review highlights
the importance of incense sticks in religious processes across the world.
The Indian incense sticks market significantly contributes to the economic development of
rural India. Major Indian states that contributing to the market value on incense industry are
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Incense industry is
growing at rapid rate not just in India but also in Europe counties. Due to the cheap labor cost,
and availability of raw materials India is now one of the largest producer and consumer of
incense sticks. Every year incense sticks exports are generating a large revenue in the Indian
economy. In the last few years, world has shown interest in the major Indian incense sticks,
consequently has provided source of livelihood to millions of people especially women in rural
areas. The major share of Indian incense sticks market is in hand of only a few renowned brands
i.e. ITC, Cycle, Moksh and Mysore Scents.
There is lack of reforms in the sector of incense stick manufacturing which needs the attention
of researchers to develop novel, natural product based formulations of quality incense sticks.
Indian government needs to take steps and make policies to the dissolve the monopoly of
incense sticks industry. These steps may enhance the market potential of the incense products.