"Kritis Incense sticks also called agarbattis are fragranced sticks used from ancient period by people all over the world. The evolution of incense stick could be from the burning of aromatic woods in the primitive period. The purpose of burning agarbatti is to purify the bad air. The holy smoke prevents unwanted bad energy and bad spirit from entering home. This is used for fragrance which symbolically suggests the presence of the deity .The use of incense stick is recorded in Old Testament the Vedas and other ancient books. A good incense stick is made from natural ingredients like camphor clove sandalwood kasturi manjal saffron sweet smelling flowers like rose jasmine green jasmine oils of fragranced flowers and aromatic woods. Another important material used in incense is medicinal herbs which helps to create soothing atmosphere. In ancient times we find that Agarbatti’s were used to cure many diseases. Medicinal herbs are used in incense to cure nervous problems sleeplessness constipation depression and stiffness. This is known as AROMATHERAPHY."