Diffusing essential oils and burning essences have many things in common, although they also differ in various ways. One of their common benefits is that both release a sweet fragrance that makes your home smell nice. Just as there are different types of essential oils used for varying reasons, so is incense.

Below are the pros and cons of each one of them.

Pros – Diffusing Essential oils

Boosts Physical Health

If you’re unwell, there are many healing scents that you can fill your diffuser with and get well after inhaling the fragrance. For example, peppermint can improve digestion, reduce nausea, eliminate a migraine headache, and alleviate allergic symptoms. Studies show that oregano can minimize menstrual pain, heartburn, and respiratory conditions such as Asthma. Also, sandalwood oil can reduce sore throats and UTIs.

 Mental health

Some essential oils can be beneficial for mental health. For instance, surveys show that lavender can increase relaxation, while black pepper and rose oil can help eliminate anxiety. Jasmine reduces symptoms of depression. The best way to disperse essential oils’ healing power is by using essential oil diffusers.

Pros of Incense burning

Minimizes Stress and Anxiety

Feelings such as anxiety and stress visit most people often due to adverse experiences. With incense such as frankincense, sandalwood, and rosemary, you need to light a stick, and the feeling will go.

Aids Meditation

In some religions, incense is believed to raise senses, increase attention and uplift your level of spirituality. Some of the incense used include sandalwood and lotus.

Increases Sexual Desire

Cinnamon enhances love. If you plan a date with your partner, ensure that you carry a cinnamon incense stick. Burning it during this occasion will help raise feelings of love for both of you.

Cons of Diffusing Essential Oil

Too much of everything is harmful, and so is diffusing essential oils. You should use just a small amount of essential oils to reap the benefits without triggering adverse effects. Moreover, ensure perfect air circulation by opening windows and all available ventilation when diffusing.

Cons of Burning Incense

Cause Harm to the Respiratory Tract

Burning incense brings about many respiratory irritants, which is why people cough when they get to where it is burning. Researches show that some incense types are more harmful to the lungs than smoke from cigarettes. The incense smoke has fine particles that can reach your airway.

Toxic to Cells

Incense produces toxic gasses and some chemical substances when burnt. Consequently, you inhale them, and these toxins cause much harm to your cells. In most cases, the toxins alter the genetic material, eventually causing the cells to multiply abnormally. That is why the burning of incense is associated with the development of some cancers.