Ayurveda	Ayurvedic Incense	Ayurvedic Cones	Ingredients

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian healing system inspired by the ancient philosophy of the Vedic texts As a science of life and a means to good health it is becoming increasingly appealing to Westerners who are seeking a lifestyle more in tune with their essential nature.

According to the Ayurvedic system any body in nature is composed of the five elements: ether, air, fire, water and earth. These five elements can in turn be recombined into the three energies known as ‘doshas’, namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

VATA: Ether and air. Light and fresh flowery scents. Movement
PITTA: Fire and water . Hot, spicy and acidic scents. Transformation
KAPHA: Water and earth. Soft and sweet scents. Preservation

Each person has their own unique constitution made up of Vata, Pitta and Kapha which determines their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. For example, excess ‘pitta’ in a person might manifest as insatiable appetite and intolerance. This could be balanced by a sweet and soft ‘kapha’ scent.

An exceptional degree of care is taken with regard to the quality and purity of the ingredients, which are made following the ‘dry masala bhatti’ process’ (see Indian incense). The various plants and resins have been put together under the advice of some of the leading practitioners of the field and are chosen for their reputed effects on the various vital organs, as well as on a psychological level. This incense is to be used like traditional incense or can be burnt in combination with essential oils. Because of their complimentary characteristics, the essentially dry (‘pitta’) nature of incense is balanced by the ‘kapha’ nature of essential oils.