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The burning of incense in religious and social functions have been practiced in India since early times.
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Dhup an aromatic powder or paste is burnt in Indian homes as a fragrant fumigant and is reputed toposses insecticides and antiseptic properties.
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Agarbathi also known as Udubathis similar to jars sticks area development of Dhup.
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About 75% of agarbathis manufactured are of cheap quality containing onlycharcoal powder or low quality sandalwood powder with a mixture of 50% of wood gum powder. Cheap perfumes are used to give them a top note.
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In superior variety, essential oils, purified resins, naturalfixative like Amber, musk and civet are used along with synthetic aromatics. Absolutes are used in the costlier types







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