incense

Abstract

To provide an incense stick capable of reducing irritant and smoke odors during combustion without the need to review manufacturing conditions or blend specific fragrances.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to an incense stick containing wood powder from trees of the Thujopsis genus in the Cupressaceae family.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to incense sticks.

Background Art

[0002] Incense sticks such as mosquito-repellent incense sticks and altar incense sticks contain a combustion-supporting agent such as wood powder as a base material. When such incense sticks are burned, an irritating odor or a smoky odor may be generated. In order to reduce the irritating odor of incense sticks, it has been proposed to blend an organic powder other than wood powder or to blend a specific fragrance.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes an incense stick base material characterized by containing, as part of the raw materials, a powder obtained by drying and pulverizing an extract residue of green tea and / or semi-fermented tea.

[0004] Further, Patent Document 2 describes a mosquito-repellent incense stick containing a mosquito-repellent incense stick base material, an insecticidal component, and a fragrance component, wherein the fragrance component contains an acetate ester, a butyrate ester, and hexenol.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, when an organic powder other than wood powder is blended into an incense stick in order to reduce the irritating odor during combustion of the incense stick, it is necessary to review the manufacturing conditions of the incense stick along with the blending of the organic powder, and there may be a disadvantage in terms of productivity. Further, when a specific fragrance is blended into an incense stick, the nostalgic feeling of traditional incense sticks may be impaired.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide incense sticks that can reduce irritating odors and smoky smells during combustion without requiring a review of manufacturing conditions or the addition of specific fragrances. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] As a result of diligent research, the inventors discovered that the above problems could be solved by incorporating wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae into incense sticks, and thus completed the present invention.

[0009] In other words, the present invention relates to incense sticks containing wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide incense sticks that can reduce irritating odors and smoky smells during combustion without revising manufacturing conditions or adding fragrances. As a result, it is possible to effectively reduce irritating odors and smoky smells without compromising productivity or the traditional feel of incense sticks. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The incense sticks of the present invention contain wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae. An example of a tree belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae is Japanese cypress (scientific name: Thujopsis dolabrata). Japanese cypress is endemic to Japan and is sometimes referred to as Asunaro. In this specification, Japanese cypress includes Japanese cypress, Japanese cypress, and narrow-leaved Japanese cypress.

[0012] In this specification, wood powder refers to wood processed into a powder. As wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae, it may be wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae that has been processed into a powder, or commercially available cypress powder may be used.

[0013] The inventors have discovered that by incorporating wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the cypress family into incense sticks, the pungent odor and smoky smell during combustion can be reduced. Although the exact reason is unclear, it is thought that the inclusion of wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the cypress family is related to the more efficient combustion of the incense sticks.

[0014] In the incense sticks according to this embodiment, from the viewpoint of suitably obtaining the effect of reducing irritating odor and smoky odor, the proportion of wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae in the incense sticks is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, and even more preferably 5% by mass or more. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of productivity, the proportion of wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae in the incense sticks is preferably 70% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, and even more preferably 30% by mass or less.

[0015] Wood powder is widely used as a combustion supporting agent in the base material of incense sticks from the viewpoint of flammability and moldability. According to the present invention, by using wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae for part or all of the wood powder, the pungent odor and smoky smell when burning incense sticks can be reduced. In other words, with this manufacturing method, the pungent odor and smoky smell can be reduced without changing the total amount of wood powder from the existing blend, and therefore, compared to adding new organic powders other than wood powder, it does not require a review of manufacturing conditions such as the blending amount of each component, and is superior in terms of productivity. Furthermore, according to the present invention, since there is no need to blend specific fragrances, the pungent odor and smoky smell can be effectively reduced without compromising the traditional feel of incense sticks. However, this does not preclude the addition of organic powders or specific fragrances to the incense sticks according to the embodiments of the present invention, depending on the application, etc. The incense sticks according to this embodiment will be described in more detail below.

[0016] The incense stick according to this embodiment includes, for example, a base material and a binder. The incense stick according to this embodiment may further include active ingredients and additives as needed, depending on the intended use.

[0017] (base material) As a base material, a combustion regulating agent such as a plant-derived powder is preferably used. The base material (combustion regulating agent) mainly plays a role in imparting appropriate flammability and burning rate to the incense stick. In this embodiment, the wood powder of a tree belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae is included in the incense stick as a base material, for example. In the incense stick according to this embodiment, the base material may consist only of wood powder of a tree belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae, or it may be used in combination with other plant-derived powders, etc.

[0018] Other plant-derived powders include, but are not limited to, juniper powder, sandalwood powder, camphor powder, fir powder, cedar powder, hemlock powder, pine powder, willow powder, Kalopanax powder, magnolia powder, linden powder, spruce powder, yellow poplar powder, katsura powder, acacia powder, aspen powder, large-leaved linden powder, large-leaved willow powder, Japanese wingnut powder, Japanese cedar powder, paulownia powder, ash powder, balsa powder, Examples include wood powders such as lauan powder, birch powder, and citrus tree powder; powders from the Asteraceae family, Rubiaceae family, Caprifoliaceae family, Meliaceae family, Thymelaeaceae family, Lamiaceae family, Myrtaceae family, Apiaceae family, Poaceae family, Moraceae family, Oleaceae family, pyrethrum extract powder (dregs), coconut powder, tea leaf powder, coffee bean husk powder, and corn cob powder. One of the other plant-derived powders may be combined with wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the cypress family, or two or more may be combined with wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the cypress family.

[0019] From the standpoint of raw material supply and productivity, incense sticks may contain wood powder other than that of trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae (hereinafter referred to as "other wood powder") as a base material. In this case, the proportion of other wood powder in the incense stick is preferably, for example, 20% to 70% by mass, and more preferably 30% to 50% by mass.

[0020] In the case of wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae, or other wood powders, the particle size of the wood powder is not particularly limited, but for example, a particle size of approximately 40 to 350 μm is preferable because it prevents dusting during manufacturing and ensures the strength of the incense sticks.

[0021] The incense stick may contain coconut powder as a base material. For example, when the incense stick contains jos powder as a binder described later, containing coconut powder as a base material makes it easier to naturally extinguish the flame when the incense stick is ignited and enter a flameless combustion state, which is preferable from the perspective of safety. In this case, the proportion of coconut powder in the incense stick is preferably, for example, 9% to 30% by mass, more preferably 10% to 25% by mass, and even more preferably 15% to 25% by mass in the state of dry powder. Coconut powder is the dry powder of coconut fruit, and commercially available products can generally be used.

[0022] From the perspective of making the flammability and moldability suitable, the proportion of the base material in the incense stick is preferably 10% to 90% by mass, more preferably 20% to 80% by mass, and even more preferably 30% to 70% by mass.

[0023] Also, the pungent odor and smoky odor in the incense stick are considered to mainly originate from the combustion of the base material. Therefore, from the perspective of suitably obtaining the effect of reducing the pungent odor and smoky odor, the content of the wood powder of the tree belonging to the genus Asanaro of the family Cupressaceae in the base material is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, and even more preferably 5% by mass or more. The content of the wood powder of the tree belonging to the genus Asanaro of the family Cupressaceae in the base material may be 100% by mass.

[0024] (Binder) The binder mainly serves as a binder for binding and solidifying the raw materials of the incense stick. Examples of the binder include natural polymers such as jos powder (tab powder), sham powder, tobi powder, starch, tragacanth, gum arabic, guar gum, gambeer extract powder, and casein; synthetic polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, sodium polyacrylate, polyethylene oxide, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, and modified starch (for example, carboxymethyl starch, dialdehyde starch, and cationic starch). The binder may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0025] Incense sticks may contain jos powder as a binder. As mentioned above, when the base material contains coconut flour, the inclusion of jos powder is preferable from a safety standpoint. In this case, the proportion of jos powder in the incense stick is preferably 10% to 50% by mass, more preferably 10% to 30% by mass, and even more preferably 15% to 25% by mass, in the state of dried powder. Jos powder (tabu powder) is a dried powder of the leaves and bark of evergreen trees of the genus Machilus in the family Lauraceae. Commercially available jos powder can generally be used.

[0026] From the viewpoint of ensuring good moldability and flammability, the proportion of binder in incense sticks is preferably 10% to 40% by mass, more preferably 15% to 35% by mass, and even more preferably 20% to 30% by mass.

[0027] (Active ingredients) The incense stick according to this embodiment may contain various active ingredients depending on the use and purpose of the incense stick. Specifically, active ingredients include insecticidal components, insect repellent components, antifungal and antibacterial components, fragrance components, deodorizing components, etc., and one of these may be used alone or two or more may be used in combination. As mentioned above, the incense stick according to this embodiment does not require a specific fragrance component to reduce the irritating odor and smoky smell during combustion, but it may contain a fragrance component as an active ingredient or additive depending on the use and purpose.

[0028] For example, if the incense is a mosquito coil, it is preferable that the incense contains one or more active ingredients selected from insecticidal components and insect repellent components, and it is more preferable that it contains an insecticidal component. In addition, mosquito coils are not only applicable to biting insects such as mosquitoes, gnats, and horseflies, but can also be applied to various other insects such as cockroaches, flies, fleas, silverfish, mites, bed bugs, and midges, depending on the type and amount of insecticidal or insect repellent components used.

[0029] Furthermore, if the incense is mold-resistant, it is preferable that it contains mold-resistant and antibacterial components as its active ingredient. Mold-resistant incense is applicable to microorganisms such as mold, bacteria, and fungi.

[0030] Examples of insecticidal components include pyrethrum, natural pyrethrins isolated from pyrethrum, pyrethroid compounds such as metofluthrin, profluthrin, empenthrin, transfluthrin, terrarethrin, pyrethrin, allethrin, flamethrin, dimefluthrin, tetraflumethrin, mepafluthrin, and other pyrethroid compounds, as well as isomers, derivatives, and analogs of these compounds, and essential oils such as geranium oil, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, and mosquito repellent oil.

[0031] Examples of insect repellent components include DEET, dimethyl phthalate, p-menthane-3,8-diol, ethyl 3-(Nn-butyl-N-acetyl)aminopropionate, and methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid.

[0032] Examples of antifungal and antibacterial ingredients include isopropylmethylphenol, orthophenylphenol, zinc pyrithione, thiabendazole, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, enilconazole, parahydroxybenzoic acid esters, PCMX (p-chloro-m-xylenol), IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate), chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid, and salts thereof.

[0033] Fragrance components include natural fragrances extracted from various plants and animals, chemically synthesized synthetic fragrances, and blended fragrances made by mixing many of these fragrance components. Specifically, examples include animal-derived fragrances such as musk, civet, ambergris, and castorium; and natural fragrances consisting of plant-derived essential oils such as orange oil, chamomile oil, grapefruit oil, citronella oil, jasmine oil, vanilla oil, sandalwood oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil, rose oil, rosemary oil, sandalwood oil, agarwood oil, geranium oil, and ylang-ylang oil.Eugenol, geraniol, citral, citronellal, damascone, vanillin, α-pinene, β-pinene, menthol, limonene, linalool, hinokitiol, ethyl acetoacetate, acetophenone, anisaldehyde, α-myrcinammaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, ionone, isoeugenol, isoamyl isovalerate, ethyl isovalerate, isothiocyanates, allyl isothiocyanate, isobutanol, indole and its derivatives, γ-Undecalactone, 2-ethyl3-dimethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl5-dimethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl6-dimethylpyrazine, ethyl vanillin octanal, ethyl octanoate, geranyl formate, citronellyl formate, cinnamic acid, ethyl cinnamate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl acetate, geranyl acetate, cyclohexynyl acetate, citronellyl acetate, cinnamyl acetate, terpinyl acetate, phenethyl acetate, butyl acetate, benzyl acetate, l-menthyl acetate, linalyl acetate, salicylate Examples of synthetic fragrances include methyl methyl phosphate, allyl cyclohexylpropionate, citronellol, 1,8-cineole, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamaldehyde, decanal, decanol, ethyl decanoate, 3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, terpineol, γ-nanolactone, paramethylacetophenone, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxycitronellal dimethyl acetal, piperonal, isoamyl phenylacetate, isobutyl phenylacetate, ethyl phenylacetate, propionic acid, isoamyl propionate, ethyl propionate, benzyl propionate, hexanoic acid, allyl hexanoate, ethyl hexanoate, l-perillaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, borneol, maltol, methyl N-methylanthranilate, methyl β-naphthyl ketone, butyric acid, isoamyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, cyclohexyl butyrate, and butyl butyrate. One type may be used alone, or multiple types may be used in combination. ;

[0034] Examples of deodorizing ingredients include lauryl methacrylate, geranyl crotonate, catechin, and polyphenols.

[0035] The above-mentioned active ingredients may be used individually or in combination of two or more. Furthermore, the active ingredients may be used as raw materials for incense in dosage forms such as emulsions, oils, microencapsulated formulations, and cyclodextrin inclusion formulations.

[0036] The amount of active ingredients in incense sticks is not particularly limited depending on the type, but for example, 0.001% to 20% by mass is preferred, 0.005% to 15% by mass is more preferred, and 0.01% to 10% by mass is even more preferred.

[0037] If the incense is a mosquito coil, the insecticidal component content in the mosquito coil is preferably, for example, 0.001% to 3% by mass, more preferably 0.005% to 1% by mass, and even more preferably 0.01% to 0.5% by mass. If the mosquito coil contains an insect repellent component, the insect repellent component content in the mosquito coil is preferably, for example, 0.01% to 10% by mass, more preferably 0.05% to 7% by mass, and even more preferably 0.1% to 5% by mass.

[0038] If the incense is mold-resistant, the content of the mold-resistant and antibacterial components in the mold-resistant incense is preferably, for example, 0.01% to 20% by mass, more preferably 0.05% to 15% by mass, and even more preferably 0.1% to 10% by mass.

[0039] (Additives) The incense sticks according to the embodiments of the present invention may contain various additives. Examples of additives include bulking agents, combustion regulators, emulsifiers, preservatives, and colorants. Furthermore, additives may be included depending on the type and intended use of the active ingredients contained in the incense sticks. For example, if the incense sticks contain insecticidal or insect repellent components, synergists may be used in combination.

[0040] Some bulking agents also act as combustion regulators. Examples of bulking agents or combustion regulators include calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, talc, perlite, and diatomaceous earth.

[0041] Examples of emulsifiers include surfactants such as sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monocoquette, and polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate.

[0042] Examples of preservatives include parahydroxybenzoic acid esters such as methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, and butyl p-hydroxybenzoate, isopropylmethylphenol, orthophenylphenol, isopropylmethylphenol, p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX), 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate (IPBC), chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid, and salts thereof.

[0043] Examples of colorants include legally approved pigments such as Red No. 106, Red No. 102, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 4, Yellow No. 202 (1), Yellow No. 202 (2), Green No. 3, Green No. 201, Green No. 204, Green No. 205, Green No. 401, Green No. 402, Orange No. 207, Black No. 401, and malachite green.

[0044] Examples of synergistic agents include piperonyl butoxide, N-propyl isome, N-(2-ethylhexyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-5-en-2,3-dicarboxide (Sinepyrin 222 (trade name)), N-(2-ethylhexyl)-1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[2.2.2]octa-5-en-2,3-dicarboxide (Sinepyrin 500 (trade name)), (2-butoxyethyl)(2-thiocyanoethyl) ether (Liesen 384 (trade name)), octachlorodipropyl ether, isobornyl thiocyanoacetate, and synetrin.

[0045] The amount of additives in incense sticks is not particularly limited depending on the type, but for example, 0.05% to 15% by mass is preferred, 0.1% to 12% by mass is more preferred, and 0.3% to 10% by mass is even more preferred.

[0046] The shape of the incense stick according to this embodiment is not particularly limited, but examples include circular spiral, polygonal spiral, rod, cylindrical, tubular, flat, and lumpy shapes.

[0047] The incense stick according to this embodiment may be equipped with a connecting part to adjust the usage time of the incense stick. Furthermore, to facilitate ignition, a combustion aid (for example, paraffin wax, nitrate ester, nitrate, perchlorate, etc.) may be applied to the ignition part, or liquid paraffin or the like may be kneaded in to improve flammability.

[0048] The incense sticks according to this embodiment can be used both indoors and outdoors. Depending on the shape of the incense stick, it burns for approximately 1 to 14 hours in the case of a spiral shape, and for approximately 1 to 60 minutes in the case of a small lump shape such as a cone shape. The incense sticks according to this embodiment can reduce the pungent odor and smoky smell during combustion. Furthermore, by reducing the pungent odor and smoky smell during combustion without revising the manufacturing conditions or changing the fragrance blend, it offers excellent productivity and effectively reduces the pungent odor and smoky smell without compromising the traditional feel of incense sticks.

[0049] (How to manufacture incense sticks) The incense sticks according to this embodiment can be manufactured, for example, by: 1) a method of manufacturing by batch mixing, in which incense raw materials are kneaded together with water or warm water as needed, the resulting mixture is molded using an extrusion molding machine, punching machine, etc., and then dried; or 2) a method of manufacturing by adding active ingredients to a base incense stick, in which raw materials including a base material, a binder, and additives as needed are kneaded together with water or warm water as needed, the mixture is molded using an extrusion molding machine, punching machine, etc., and after drying, other components such as active ingredients are impregnated into the mixture.

[0050] <Manufacturing by bulk mixing of incense ingredients> In this manufacturing method, a mixture of raw materials containing wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae is mixed in a predetermined ratio, water or warm water is added to the mixture as needed and kneaded thoroughly, the resulting paste is molded using an extrusion molding machine, punching machine, etc., and then dried. The conditions at each stage can be the same as those used in the conventional manufacture of incense sticks.

[0051] <Manufacturing by adding active ingredients to base incense sticks> In this manufacturing method, first, raw materials including a base material, binder, and additives as needed are thoroughly mixed with water or warm water as required, then molded using an extrusion molding machine, punching machine, etc., and dried to obtain a base incense stick. After that, other components such as active ingredients are impregnated into the base incense stick. In this manufacturing method, wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae is contained in the base incense stick. The conditions used in the process of making the base incense stick can be the same as those used when manufacturing conventional incense sticks.

[0052] In this manufacturing method, it is preferable to use an organic solvent when impregnating the base incense stick with the active ingredient. By using the active ingredient and an organic solvent together, the diffusion of the impregnating component into the base incense stick is increased, making the chemical residue on the surface of the incense stick less noticeable, and thus suppressing defects in appearance.

[0053] Specific examples of preferred organic solvents include, for example, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, benzyl alcohol, ethanol, dipropylene glycol, and benzyl benzoate.

[0054] In the process of impregnating the base incense with active ingredients, the ingredients to be impregnated may be added to the base incense in the form of a mixed solution with an organic solvent, or the organic solvent may be added after the ingredients to be impregnated have been added, or the ingredients to be impregnated may be added after the organic solvent has been added. When the ingredients to be impregnated and the organic solvent are added to the base incense separately, it is preferable to add the other within 24 hours of adding one.

[0055] The method of adding active ingredients and organic solvents to the base incense stick is not particularly limited, but examples include dropping them in droplet form, spraying them, or immersing the base incense stick in the mixture. [Examples]

[0056] The incense sticks of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples and comparative examples, but the incense sticks of the present invention are not limited to these examples.

[0057] (Reference Example 1, Examples 1-4) The components shown in Table 1 were mixed in the proportions shown in Table 1 to obtain 50 g of mixture. Approximately 35 mL of hot water at about 65°C ± 5°C was added to the obtained mixture and kneaded thoroughly. After kneading, it was molded into a rod shape (a rectangular parallelepiped approximately 3 mm × 7 mm × 10 cm) using an extrusion molding machine. After molding, it was dried in a dryer at 65°C for 10 hours to obtain incense sticks. Note that the values ​​in Table 1 represent mass %.

[0058] Furthermore, the term "wood powder" in the table refers to wood powder from trees collected outside of Japan, and therefore does not contain wood from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae, and thus falls under the category of other wood powders mentioned above.

[0059] [Table 1]

[0060] (evaluation) The following sensory evaluation was conducted on the pungent odor and smoky smell of each example of incense during combustion using the method described below. (1) Place the incense sticks of each example in a test room (6 tatami mats, height 2.5m (approximately 25m) 3 The device was burned for 10 minutes in the central floor area under no-ventilation conditions. (2) The irritation and smoky odor in the test room were evaluated on a 5-point scale according to the following evaluation criteria. Each case was evaluated by 21 evaluators, and the average value was calculated (n=21). (Evaluation Criteria) The level of irritation or smoky smell was evaluated on a 5-point scale: a lower score indicated a less intense irritation or smoky smell, and a higher score indicated a greater intensity of irritation or smoky smell. Sensitivity 1: No sensation...5: Sensitivity felt Smoke odor: 1: No smoky smell detected...5: Smoky smell detected

[0061] Table 2 shows the average score of each item for each example. Table 3 shows the relative values ​​of the evaluation results for Examples 1-4, with the evaluation results for each item in Reference Example 1 set to 100.

[0062] [Table 2]

[0063] [Table 3]

[0064] The results in Tables 2 and 3 show that the incense sticks of Examples 1 to 4, which contained wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cupressaceae, showed a reduction in irritating odor of approximately 15-35% and smoky odor of approximately 20-35% compared to the incense stick of Reference Example 1.

[0065] The incense sticks of Examples 1 to 4 may be used as is, or they may be manufactured using a formulation that further incorporates active ingredients, etc., or the incense sticks of Examples 1 to 4 may be used as a base incense stick and further impregnated with active ingredients, etc. Examples of formulations when incense sticks further contain active ingredients are not limited to the following, but the following formulations are examples.

[0066] [Table 4]

[0067] [Table 5]

[0068] As is clear from the above examples, the incense according to this embodiment can reduce the pungent odor and smoky smell during combustion by containing wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the family Cypressaceae.

Claims

[Claim 1] Incense sticks containing wood powder from trees belonging to the genus Thujopsis in the cypress family.

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