Incense sticks may have originated in Egypt. The gums and resins of aromatic trees were imported from Arabian and Somali coasts to be used in several sacred rituals. Incense stick seems to have been used extensively in the ancient civilizations of India, Mesopotamia, Arabia, Egypt, Rome and Greece. In most incense sticks ingredients which are used don’t have any smell unless they’re burned. Some experts believe that burning of cedar, pine, cypress etc. woods and aromatic resins, roots, berries and other natural materials gave us our first incense. Incense has appeared in various forms like raw woods, chopped herbs, pastes, powders and also in oil or liquid form. The ingredients which are used first ground into powder and ignited to release the fragrance. Fragrance materials (Woods and barks- Cedar, Sandalwood, Flowers and buds- Clove, Lavender etc; Seeds and fruits- Coriander, Juniper, Vanilla) is generally implicated in either direct or indirect burning incense. Incense is available in various forms and degree of processing. However, incense can generally be separated into direct burning and indirect burnings types depending on how it is used. It can be used for various purposes like in a holy occasion, meditation or prayers or even can be used as a room freshener. The beautiful aromatic fragrance is ideal for changing your moods instantly. Incense has a valuable use in present day’s aromatherapy. As per the researches it is considered that many aromas have beneficial effects on our body and mind. For example Lavender has a very good calming effect on our mind.