Joss sticks danger to health
Articles such as the Department of Health. Ministry of Health, which is reliable and acceptable. Can be conclusion and so as follows.
Joss smoke caused by the burning of glue, sawdust and perfumes. This which a component of the emissions that are harmful to health, Department of Health has warned the belief that incense smoke causing carcinogens.
The Department of Health said in incense smoke contains sulfur dioxide . Nitrogen dioxide carbon Monoxide carbon dioxide Affect the respiratory system , which is able to cause irritation to eyes and respiratory system , such as dry eyes, burning eyes , tearing, irritation to nose, sneezing, coughing, throat irritation, difficulty breathing and even cause headaches, fatigue , drowsiness and unconsciousness. if inhaled over a long period .
Indeed carcinogens caused by the burning of glue. Sawdust and fragrance of incense in many types. Especially benzyl compounds (Benzene), 1,3butadinediene (1,3-Butadiene) and benzoate pyrene. (Benzo (a) pyrene) It can cause a variety of cancers such as leukemia, lung cancer and bladder cancer.
However, for people of Thailand, or the Chinese, Japanese, Burmese and many Buddhists, it is necessary to use Joss in religious rituals. For Buddhism The burning incense is to pay homage to the Buddha. Therefore is difficult to avoid using incense.Care and self-defense , including the proximity of the harm caused by incense smoke. The incense stick or in a well ventilated room, not in the air . Should stick to short instead of a long stick . Upon completion of the ritual incense should fire immediately. In addition to reducing the risk of inhaling incense smoke. It also helps prevent damage caused by fire .