What was the secret of the precious incense mixtures of the Egyptian priests? With which scents did the seeress of the Delphi oracle prophesy? Which incense substances strengthen our dreams?

The author presents us with the first comprehensive book on the art of incense with fragrances - from the Palaeolithic Age to the advanced civilisations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, to the origins of incense culture in the Far East and to the customs still alive today among the Indians.

When incense is burnt, special resins and plant parts are slowly burnt on an incense charcoal. For thousands of years, the rising smoke was regarded by many peoples as a message to heaven.

With a detailed description of the respective history, the individual incense substances and their practical application in modern times with previously unpublished recipes for self-mixing.