A Divine Evening with Sandya- The Herbal Dhoop Stick

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Authors: Poonam Sethi, Jeyakanth N, Priyanka S and Kothandaraman A.
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Abstract

In order to attain a cleaner environment, an attempt was made to utilize herbal products to cleanse the air in a particular area and to create a positive atmosphere with the help of its appreciable fragrance. Lead to the development of a natural dhoop stick, which can be effectively used for reducing the count of aeromicroflora. The formulation was developed using natural agents like cow dung, clarified butter, cow milk and certain herbs which are known traditionally for their fragrances. In various religious practices such as / havans, cow dung, cow ghee, have been used to cleanse the environment and feel pleasant -traditional knowledge, we tried to devised a synergistic dhoop stick having pharmacopoeial quality using various cow products and plant powders for cleansing the air.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
12 March 2026
Language
EN