Incense sticks, commonly known as agarbatti in India, have deep cultural and spiritual significance in Indian households. Beyond their customary use during religious rituals and prayers ...

He revealed, “The roots of incense use can be traced back thousands of years, with early civilizations employing aromatic plants and resins for religious ceremonies and medicinal purposes.

Dr D. Hari, a retired chemistry professor, pointed out that synthetic camphor, typically produced using turpentine oil and other petroleum derivatives, is widely available and unregulated. “Prolonged ...