Vol. 9, Special Issue 9, Part U (2025)

In India, incense sticks have been in high demand since ancient times due to their religious significance and use in rituals. The primary reason for their use is religious, particularly in rituals and ceremonies. A few prominent brands, such as ITC, Cycle, Moksh, and Mysore Scents, dominate the Indian incense stick market. It is imperative for researchers to focus on developing new formulations of high-quality incense sticks based on natural products. The Indian government should implement regulations to dismantle the monopoly within the incense stick industry, thereby enhancing the appeal of incense products to consumers. Flowers are extensively utilized in the production of incense sticks and value added products. This study identified the use of various flowers in incense stick preparation. We determined the optimal composition for incense stick production, which involved a substantial amount of flower powder. Among all the combination treatments, T₁₂ (Charcoal 10% + Sawdust 10% + Jigat 20% + Chrysanthemum 60%) yielded the most favourable results in terms of incense stick characteristics, aroma, and production cost. These flowers are frequently employed in the creation of value-added products and incense sticks. This study identified the flowers used in incense stick production in the region and determined the ideal composition, which included a significant quantity of floral powder. T₁₂ (Charcoal 10% + Sawdust 10% + Jigat 20% + Chrysanthemum 60%) produced the best outcomes in terms of incense stick characteristics, aroma, and production cost among all combination treatments.