Style
Raw Incense Materials
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Raw Incense Materials
Definition: Unprocessed aromatic substances like agarwood, sandalwood, and cloves, minimally cleaned and dried to preserve their natural essence.
Historical Roots: Used in Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE) rituals for ancestral worship. Agarwood, known as “wood of the gods,” was reserved for emperors.
Craftsmanship: Artisans carefully chip or grind raw woods to highlight their resinous veins.
Modern Use: Burned on charcoal or heated in ceramic censers for meditation and Qi harmonization.
