1.- The negative effects of chemical incenses
The negative effects of chemical incense
1.1- Risks of prolonged exposure to these incenses
The incense is a material that creates an aroma when it burns. Therefore, incense poisoning can occur when someone sniffs it for a prolonged amount of time or ingested in its liquid formespecially if these are chemical. This may be accidental or intentional.
Consequently, we recommend always using incense made in a natural waywithout the use of chemicals.
Below, you can find a list of the symptoms that can result from excessive exposure to chemical incense.
Risks of prolonged exposure to these incenses
The incense is a material that creates an aroma when it burns. Therefore, incense poisoning can occur when someone sniffs it for a prolonged amount of time or ingested in its liquid formespecially if these are chemical. This may be accidental or intentional.
Consequently, we recommend always using incense made in a natural waywithout the use of chemicals.
Below, you can find a list of the symptoms that can result from excessive exposure to chemical incense.
The coloured and regular shaped incenses are made of charcoal.
They are industrially manufactured and contain dyes and chemicals.
1.2- Chemical ingredients potentially harmful to health
The ingredients of chemical incense which can be harmful to health are:
- Aromatic oils
- Nitrates
- Nitrites (including amyl nitrite)
The liquid incense is available at Internet under a variety of trade names. It is generally described as room deodorantdespite being sold for other purposes. The liquid incense that is inhaled is called "popper.
Chemical ingredients potentially harmful to health
The ingredients of chemical incense which can be harmful to health are:
- Aromatic oils
- Nitrates
- Nitrites (including amyl nitrite)
The liquid incense is available at Internet under a variety of trade names. It is generally described as room deodorantdespite being sold for other purposes. The liquid incense that is inhaled is called "popper.
2.- Explanatory video about the difference between organic handmade incense and industrial chemical incense.
Video explaining the difference between organic handmade incense and industrial chemical incense.
3.- Symptoms of chemical intoxication
Symptoms of chemical poisoning
EYES, NOSE AND THROAT
Blurred vision. Burning and sore throat. Burns in the eye.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Anxiety. Seizures. Euphoria, a feeling of being drunk. headache Stupor.
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
Abdominal pain. Bloody diarrhoea. vomiting Intoxication
LUNGS
Difficulty in breathing. Rapid breathing. Shortness of breath.
SKIN
Bluish/purple skin or fingers. Skin rash
HEART
Low blood pressure and rapid heart rate