Description
- Loban (also known as benzoin resin) is a natural resin derived from the sap of specific trees, primarily the Styrax tree, and is widely used for spiritual and healing purposes. It has been a part of traditional rituals, medicinal practices, and household use in many cultures, particularly in India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
- Source: Loban is a gum resin obtained from the bark of trees in the Styrax family. It is collected, dried, and then used in various forms such as powder, crystals, or burned as incense.
- Purification: In Hindu rituals, loban is commonly burned during prayer ceremonies (pujas) to purify the environment, eliminate negative energies, and invite divine blessings.
- Vastu Shuddhi: Burning loban in the home is believed to cleanse the space of negativity and harmonize the energy flow (Vastu), making it a common practice to light it during evening prayers.
- Natural Insect Repellent: The smoke of loban is effective in keeping mosquitoes, flies, and other insects at bay, making it useful in both rural and urban households.
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