Incense sticks are thin rods made of aromatic materials that release fra grant smoke when burned. They have been used for various purposes in different cultures for centuries. The primary use of incense sticks is to create a pleasant aroma, which can serve reli gious, spiritual, meditative, or simply decorative purposes. They are often made by combinin g fra grant plant materials, such as herbs, woods, resins, and essential oils, with a bindin g a gent that allows the mixture to be shaped into stick form. The combination of these materials produces a unique scent when burned. The process of burnin g incense sticks involves li ghtin g one end of the stick and allowin g it to smolder, releasin g the scented smoke into the air.