Few people know that incense burning is one way of telling time. Because incense burn at a predictable rate it has been used for chronological measurement. There are devices that range from a simple trail of incense material calibrated to burn in a specific time period, to elaborate and ornate instruments with bells or gongs, designed to involve and captivate several of the senses. One of the more elaborate incense clocks is an ancient Chinese dragon shaped device constructed with a sequence of bells tied to horizontally mount burning incense. When the burning incense burns and breaks the threads, the bells fall down at a preset interval to give an alarm.

Interesting, isn’t it? Here is another interesting use of incense burning. Certain fragrances enhance libido and awakens the senses for sexual desire. This can be likened to herbal concoctions that attract the opposite sex. Ladies, be careful if someone gives you bottle incense burners as a gift. They might be mood setting aphrodisiacs.