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Incense is a combustible substance, usually made from herbal and resinous materials, used to emit a pleasant fragrance or for ritualistic and religious purposes. Derived from the Latin word incensum, meaning "to set on fire," incense has been used since the discovery of fire, when various plants, resins, and spices were burned to produce pleasant aromas, often attributed with mystical meanings. Throughout history, different cultures have used incense for various purposes, including religious cer