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The effects of incense and cigarette smoke were also compared, and made for some surprising results. Incense burning is a traditional and common practice in many families and in most temples in Asia.
It is not only used for religious purposes, but also because of its pleasant smell. During the burning process, particle matter is released into the air. This can be breathed in and trapped in the lungs, and is known to cause an inflammatory reaction. Not much research has been done on incense as a source of air pollution, although it has been linked to the development of lung cancer, childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Zhou's team therefore assessed the health hazards associated with using incense smoke in the home.
They went one step further by comparing these results for the first time with mainstream studies of cigarette smoke.
Two types of incense were tested. Both contained agarwood and sandalwood, which are among the most common ingredients used to make this product. Tests were run, among others, to gauge the effects of incense and cigarette smoke on Salmonella tester strains and on the ovary cells of Chinese hamsters.
Incense smoke was found to be mutagenic, meaning that it contains chemical properties that could potentially change genetic material such as DNA, and therefore cause mutations. It was also more cytotoxic and genotoxic than the cigarette used in the study. Another study found inhalation of incense could be more cancerous than smoking a cigarette. This study was performed only on animal cells in vitro, however. Many toxic and irritant compounds were detected in the smoke alongside its aromatic compounds, meaning that it could create other health effects, too.
These compounds include:. Particulate matter in incense smoke not only contains carcinogens but also irritants. This means it could lead to a number of respiratory diseases, such as asthma. One study evaluated over 3, schoolchildren for asthma, symptoms of asthma, and burning incense. The questionnaire revealed there was an association between incense, asthma , and asthmalike symptoms , such as wheezing.
It also showed an association between incense use and an increased need for asthma medications. One study showed it may cause inflammation not only in the lungs, but also in the liver. The study was limited since it was done only on animals. This inflammation was caused by the body processing particulate matter into metabolites, which also caused oxidative stress. Compounds in incense smoke may also affect metabolism. A study on rats showed it negatively impacted metabolism and weight. It noticeably caused undesirable weight loss and lowered good cholesterol levels.
Like asthma and cancer, incense smoke has also been associated with increased risk of heart disease. In a study of over 60, Singapore citizens, long-term exposure to incense in the home was linked to cardiovascular-caused deaths. Recent research suggests there are overlooked health hazards in incense. However, consumers should also be cautious about what studies say. For example, the study stating incense smoke may be worse than cigarette smoke was undertaken by researchers who worked for a tobacco company.
This could have contributed to a certain bias, which may have had an effect on results. The sample sizes used to complete the study were also quite small. The study also compared smoke from incense to cigarettes as if it had the same exposure. Cigarette smoke also has greater contact with the lungs than incense smoke.
There are many different kinds of incense containing different ingredients. Lastly, studies surveying populations for cancer, asthma, heart disease, and incense use only note an association between these.
Experts have interpreted the research on incense smoke and its health risks.
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