JP2002370959A - Incense stick - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an incense stick burning stably, hardly producing smoke, excellent in purifying and healing effects, having potent deodorant and bactericidal effects, and the most suitable for a Buddhist ceremony and as an aromatizing agent. SOLUTION: This incense stick 1 or 2 is produced by kneading bamboo charcoal powder, activated charcoal, wood powder, 'Tabu' powder (Pasting material for the incense stick obtained from bark of 'Tabunoki' (Machilus thunberigii)), an aromatizing agent, aluminum hydroxide and bamboo pyroligneous acid liquid with water, then extruding in a linear state and drying.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to incense sticks for Buddhist statues and for incense.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, incense for Buddhist statues is commonly known as "tabou" or pine resin, which is obtained by drying bark of wood powder such as cedar powder with sandalwood powder or clove powder as a spice. The mixture is kneaded together, extruded into a stick shape and dried, and the green incense stick is colored. Therefore, since a large amount of the cellulose component is contained, smoke is easily emitted when the fire is lit, and the burning rate is high.

[0003] As another known technique relating to incense, there is a deodorant / cleaning incense described in JP-A-11-12151. This incense is the raw material of the charcoal kiln wood vinegar liquid excluding water.
About 1 to 4.9% by weight are mixed.

[0004]

The incense described in the above publication has a high mixing ratio of charcoal kiln vinegar and a large proportion of activated charcoal and soybean powder as a binder, resulting in high production costs. At the same time, there is concern about the combustion state. Moreover, since the ratio of activated carbon is large and the adsorption action is very strong, the fragrance at the time of burning the incense may be adsorbed and the fragrance may not drift.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and has a stable combustion, is hard to emit smoke, has an excellent purifying and healing effect, has a strong deodorizing and sterilizing effect, and is used for Buddha affairs and fragrance. The aim is to provide the best incense.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the incense stick according to the present invention is prepared by adding a bamboo vinegar solution to a bamboo charcoal powder, a binder and a flavor, stirring and mixing, further adding water and kneading. It is characterized by being extruded in a linear shape and dried.

The incense stick according to claim 1 contains bamboo charcoal powder as a main raw material, so that it absorbs odors and harmful substances in the surrounding air when the incense stick burns, and exhibits a deodorizing action and a purifying action. When bamboo charcoal burns, it generates negative ions and has a healing effect that calms the mind with a pleasant smell emitted from the fragrance during burning. Also,
The sterilizing component and the polyphenol component in the bamboo vinegar spread around with the smoke of the incense, and exert a sterilizing and sterilizing action.

As described in claim 2, it is possible to use kneaded powder as the binder, add wood flour as a fire retardant, and add and knead activated carbon powder, green tea leaf extract and aluminum hydroxide. preferable.

In the incense stick according to the second aspect, since the bamboo charcoal powder is relatively hard and granular powder is mixed in the powder, the activated carbon powder which is arranged in a fine powder form is mixed with the wood powder to obtain an overall homogeneous powder. A linear incense is finished. In addition, because aluminum hydroxide is added, the surface of the incense sticks out smoothly and smoothly. The addition of green tea leaf extract exerts antioxidant and antibacterial effects by the contained component catechin.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bamboo charcoal powder is
It is desirable to contain 5 to 40% by weight, 12 to 20% by weight of activated carbon powder, 10 to 30% by weight of aluminum hydroxide, 1 to 3% by weight of the bamboo vinegar solution, the flavoring, and the soybean powder and wood flour.

According to the incense according to the third aspect, the bamboo charcoal powder has a variation in powder size, but the activated carbon powder is fine and has no variation in the powder size. By mixing the activated carbon powder, the linear shape as the incense stick is prepared, and the finish is beautiful because aluminum hydroxide has the effect of smoothing the surface. When burning incense, smoke is mainly generated from wood powder, bamboo charcoal powder and activated carbon powder, but since bamboo charcoal powder, activated carbon powder and aluminum hydroxide act as an adsorbent for adsorbing smoke, the smoke is extremely small. Only a few occur. Furthermore, although the burning rate of activated carbon powder is very fast, since aluminum hydroxide is difficult to burn, it is 1/5 to 1/1 of activated carbon.
By mixing 0 aluminum hydroxide, the burning rate can be adjusted appropriately.

Moreover, when the bamboo charcoal burns, it generates negative ions and generates an α-wave which exerts a relaxing effect, so that it exerts a so-called healing (healing) effect and, at the same time, the bamboo vinegar mixed therein. Since the liquid is vaporized and diffused to the surroundings, the purifying and sterilizing action of air is exhibited in combination with the purifying and sterilizing action of bamboo charcoal powder.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the incense stick of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing a Buddhist incense stick and an incense stick according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view sequentially showing a manufacturing process of the incense stick of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the Buddhist incense stick 1 of this embodiment is a slightly thin stick-like blackish incense stick. The length and diameter are common to traditional Buddhist incense sticks, but the raw materials are completely different. That is, a. Raw material A Bamboo charcoal powder: 30% by weight (25 to 40% by weight) Activated carbon powder: 15% by weight (12 to 20% by weight) Powdered soybean powder: 15% by weight (10 to 25% by weight) Powder: 15% by weight Pulp fiber: 7.5% by weight Aluminum hydroxide: 15% by weight (10 to 30% by weight) Fragrance: 1% by weight (1 to 3% by weight) Bamboo vinegar liquid: 1% by weight (1 to 3%) Green tea extract: 0.5% by weight. In this example, the term “powder powder” refers to a binder obtained by adding a synthetic paste such as polyvinyl alcohol, starch, or CMC to tabunoki powder. In this example, sandalwood powder is used for the “fragrance”. Further, () shows the range of the mixing ratio, and the mixing amount is appropriately adjusted within those ranges. b. Manufacturing Process (FIGS. 2 and 3) A total of 41.25 kg of the above raw material A among the above raw materials A is put into a pulverizer (not shown) and pulverized into a powder.

2. The crushed raw material A is stirred and mixed by a stirrer (not shown).

3. The mixed raw material A is transferred to the kneading machine 11 through the duct 12, and 8.75 kg of the above raw material A is weighed in total by 8.75 kg.
1 and kneaded by a pair of rotating drums 13 while slowly pouring hot water at 60 to 80 ° C. About 5 hot water
The mixture is adjusted to 0 liter and kneaded so as to be slightly harder than the earlobe (see FIG. 2 (a)).

4. The kneaded raw material A is formed into a cylindrical body B having a diameter of 30 cm and a height of 40 cm (see FIG. 2B).

5. The cylindrical body B is put into the extruder 14, and is extruded onto a tray 15 in a linear shape C from a burdock-shaped hole called a nest (see FIG. 2 (c)).

6. The incense sticks 1 on the tray board 15 are arranged on the drying board 16 without any gaps, and trimmed to an appropriate size (see FIG. 3A).

7. The drying plates 16 are stacked several to several tens of steps vertically with a gap left and right, and are naturally dried in a drying place for about 10 days (see FIG. 3B).

8. Dozens of incense sticks 1 are tied together in a paper band 5 and packed and shipped after an aging period (see FIG. 3C). c. The effect of the incense stick When the incense stick 1 is ignited and burned, smoke is mainly generated from wood powder, bamboo charcoal powder and activated carbon powder. So little smoke is generated. Further, although the burning rate of the activated carbon powder is very fast, aluminum hydroxide is difficult to burn, and the burning rate is adjusted. Bamboo charcoal powder varies in powder size, but activated carbon powder is fine and there is no variation in powder size, so the linear shape as incense stick is prepared and the aluminum hydroxide makes the surface slippery, The finish is beautiful.

When the bamboo charcoal powder in the incense stick 1 burns, it generates negative ions and generates an α wave exhibiting a relaxing effect, so that a so-called healing (healing) effect is achieved. In addition, since the mixed bamboo vinegar is diffused to the surroundings, the purifying and sterilizing effects of the air are exhibited in combination with the burning of the bamboo charcoal powder.

The Buddhist incense stick 1 according to the above-described embodiment is:
Low smoke generation during combustion, 2mm in diameter and 15c in length
With an incense of about m, the burning time is around 30 minutes, and it burns to the end completely to ash. Since the mixing ratio of the bamboo charcoal powder and the activated carbon powder is almost half, the ash itself also has an adsorption effect, and has a deodorizing and deodorizing effect.

FIG. 1B shows an embodiment of the incense stick 2 for burning when enjoying the fragrance in the room. In the case of the incense stick 2, in place of the sandalwood powder of the fragrance, For example, natural flavors such as lavender, rosemary, lemongrass, and other herbs, and natural flavors such as lemon, apple, lime, jasmine, rose, and geranium up to 7
The mixing amount is increased to about weight% to enhance the fragrance during combustion. However, raw materials other than spices, such as bamboo charcoal powder, activated carbon powder, soybean powder, and aluminum hydroxide, are used for Buddhist incense sticks.
And mixed in substantially the same ratio. In addition, usually, a single incense stick 2 is fired so that fragrance can be sufficiently enjoyed.
As shown in (b), the diameter is increased to 5 mm or more, and the length is reduced. The incense stick 2 may be colored according to the flavor. FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state in which the incense stick 2 is set on the incense stick 3 and burning.

Although two embodiments of the incense stick according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be implemented as follows. That is, starch, mannan, gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol and the like can be used as the binder in addition to soybean powder. In addition, juniper powder, cedar powder, willow powder, cinnamon powder, and acacia powder can be used as a flame retardant. Activated carbon powder and aluminum hydroxide are desirably used simultaneously in combination, but at least bamboo charcoal powder, a binder, a fragrance, and a bamboo vinegar solution can be mixed to produce the incense according to the present invention. Note that the green tea leaf extract need not be added.

[0027]

As is apparent from the above description, the incense stick according to the present invention has the following excellent effects.

(1) Since the incense stick of the present invention contains a large amount of bamboo charcoal powder as a main raw material, it absorbs odors and harmful substances in the surrounding air when the incense stick burns, and exhibits a deodorizing action and a purifying action. When the bamboo charcoal burns, it generates negative ions and has a healing effect that calms the mind with the pleasant scent emitted from the fragrance at the time of burning.

Further, the sterilizing component and the polyphenol component in the bamboo vinegar spread around with the smoke of the incense, and exhibit a sterilizing / sterilizing action.

(2) In the incense stick according to claim 2, since the bamboo charcoal powder is relatively hard and there is a possibility that the bamboo charcoal powder may be mixed in the powder, the activated charcoal powder prepared in a fine powder form is mixed with the wood powder. An overall homogeneous linear incense is finished. Moreover, since aluminum hydroxide is added, the burning speed of the activated carbon powder, which is easy to burn, can be suppressed and the burning speed can be adjusted. Furthermore, the addition of the green tea leaf extract exerts an antioxidant action and an antibacterial action by the contained component catechin.

(3) In the incense stick according to the third aspect, the bamboo charcoal powder has a variation in powder size, but the activated carbon powder is fine and has no variation in powder size. By mixing the activated carbon powder, the linear shape as the incense stick is prepared, and the finish is beautiful because aluminum hydroxide has the effect of smoothing the surface.

When burning incense, mainly wood flour,
Smoke is generated from bamboo charcoal powder and activated carbon powder, but negligible smoke is generated because bamboo charcoal powder, activated carbon powder and aluminum hydroxide act as an adsorbent for adsorbing smoke.

Further, although the burning rate of activated carbon powder is very fast, aluminum hydroxide is difficult to burn. Therefore, the burning rate is appropriately adjusted by mixing 1/5 to 1/10 of the activated carbon with aluminum hydroxide. it can.

Moreover, when the bamboo charcoal burns, it generates negative ions and generates an α-wave which exerts a relaxing effect, so that it exerts a so-called healing effect and at the same time, the mixed bamboo vinegar liquid is Since it is formed and radiated to the surroundings, the purifying and sterilizing action of air is exhibited in combination with the purifying and sterilizing action of bamboo charcoal powder.

Therefore, the incense stick according to claim 3 is particularly effective as an incense stick.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a front perspective view showing a Buddhist incense stick according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a front perspective view showing an incense stick.

2 (a) to 2 (c) are schematic perspective views sequentially showing the manufacturing steps of the incense stick 1 of the present embodiment.

3 (a) to 3 (c) are schematic perspective views sequentially showing the manufacturing process of the incense stick 1 of the present embodiment following FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Buddha's incense stick 2 Incense incense stick 3 Incense stick 11 Kneader 12 Duct 13 Rotary drum 14 Extruder 15 Bon board 16 Drying board

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An incense stick comprising a bamboo vinegar solution, a bamboo vinegar solution added to a bamboo charcoal powder, a binder and a fragrance, and the mixture is stirred and mixed, and further added with water, kneaded, extruded linearly and dried. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said powder is used as a binder.
2. The incense stick according to claim 1, wherein activated carbon powder, green tea leaf extract and aluminum hydroxide are added and kneaded in addition to wood flour as a flame retardant. 3. The bamboo charcoal powder is 25 to 40% by weight, the activated carbon powder is 12 to 20% by weight, and the aluminum hydroxide is 10 to 3% by weight.
2. The incense stick according to claim 1, comprising 0% by weight, 1 to 3% by weight of the bamboo vinegar solution, the flavor, and soybean powder and wood powder.