The word “Zukou”
Many people may be hearing this for the first time.
Or, if you like visiting temples, you may have seen one at the entrance of a temple.
In fact, incense is applied not only to special places in temples, but also to
A very versatile "Japanese fragrance" that makes our daily lives comfortable.What is it?
This time, from the perspective of a long-established manufacturer, we will introduce the charm of incense, basic ways to use it, and ways to incorporate it into your daily life that even beginners can easily enjoy. Would you like to take a peek into the world of deep and gentle fragrances that spreads from the palm of your hand?
First of all, what is “Zukou”?
Nuri incense is an incense that does not need to be lit like incense sticks or candles.
The elegant scent of natural fragrant trees and plants used in Chinese medicine has been made into a fine powder.
Its history is very old, and before visiting Shinto and Buddhist shrines,“Before copying sutras”It has been used to purify one's mind and body.
Just like washing your hands at a ``temizuya'' at a shrine, it is a special tool used to exorcise invisible impurities and evil spirits and help you become pure.
In modern times, its purifying power is of course,"A soothing scent that gently touches your heart"It is attracting attention as.
Easy even for first timers! Basic ways to use incense
It's surprisingly simple to use. Try it before going out or whenever you want to change your mood.
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Take just a little bit on your fingertips
Pinch a small amount, about the size of a fingernail, between your thumb and forefinger. -
Spread with your palm
Place the applied incense on your palm and gently rub your hands together to blend it. -
Enjoy the scent that rises with your body temperature
By being warmed by the body temperature of your palm, a gentle and elegant scent will gently rise. We also recommend lightly touching your wrists, neck, or chest to transfer the scent.
4 Recommended Scenes for Nuriko that are perfect for modern life
1. Before taking time to copy sutras, practice mindfulness, and face yourself
Perfect for copying sutras to calm your mind, as well as before yoga, meditation, or reading at home. By blending in the incense, all the thoughts in your head will disappear and it will be a switch to switch to a comfortable mode of concentration.
2. When wearing a kimono, it is a matter of taste when going out.
When you go out wearing a kimono, please try wearing incense sticks. Every time you move, a soft Japanese scent wafts from around the kimono's sleeve and obi. You can enjoy an elegant presentation for adults that will make you think, ``What a wonderful scent'' when you pass each other.
3. Perfect for daily “Japanese perfume” or refreshing while working.
There are days when I feel like Western-style perfumes are a little too strong. In such a case, apply incense.Everyday natural perfume replacementTo. When you're stuck at your desk, just take a deep breath and inhale the incense from your palms, and the gloomy atmosphere will clear up in an instant.
4. Give as a gift to a dear friend as a “talisman”
``I want to give a relaxing time to that person who works hard every day,'' or ``I want to give that person who likes visiting temples.'' In such cases,Give incense as a gift to a dear friendWhy not choose one? It will be a warm and tasteful gift that also includes a gentle wish for purification and warding off evil spirits.
Enjoy a pure day with high-quality anointing incense carefully selected by a long-established store
At our store, we have a carefully selected selection of incense sticks of reliable quality that are easy to incorporate into daily life, even for first-timers. The mellow, deep scent without any thorns, which can only be expressed through traditional perfumery, is the reliable quality that only comes directly from the manufacturer.
Why not start with a small relaxing experience that spreads from the palm of your hand? May your day become more pure and comfortable through the power of scent.