There are two main types of Buddhist incense: burning incense and spreading incense. Burning incense is the process of burning spices and purifying the body and mind with various fragrances, so it is also called incense. The spices used include tower incense, pill incense, loose incense, powder incense (fragrant powder), refined incense, thread incense, etc; Perfume coating is to apply spices on articles or body to achieve the effect of purifying the body and mind. perfume, sesame oil, incense, etc. are used. In the past, fragrant ointments and soups were also used for bathing, or spices were packaged in sachets and pillows to make sachets and pillows for natural release of fragrance, achieving the effect of cleaning the environment, dispelling evil and avoiding filth.

Regarding the effect of Buddhist incense, firstly, it is the ritual of using incense as a token of faith; Secondly, using precious spices to indicate identity; Thirdly, it is fragrant to remove impurities and beautify the environment; The fourth is to refresh the mind and cultivate emotions; The fifth is to help calm the mind and cultivate meditation; Six is to dispel evil spirits and strengthen the body, promote health and eliminate diseases; Seven is to smell and deodorize, purify the body and mind; Eight is to repel mosquitoes and insects; Nine is used for meditation timing, etc
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