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Incense guide
What Is Loban?
A plain-language answer from the makers of Aadhya incense and dhoop.
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Quick answer
What Is Loban?
Loban is a natural resin, usually benzoin from the Styrax tree, burned on hot charcoal or in cups to release a thick, sweet, balsamic smoke. In India it is used to purify homes in the evening, in dargahs, and in many Hindu and Muslim households.
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How loban is used
- Burned on a coal in a loban dani (burner) at dusk.
- Carried through the rooms to purify and fragrance the home.
- Offered at dargahs and Sufi shrines.
- In South India, the same resin is called sambrani.
Loban vs agarbatti
Loban gives a short, intense burst of smoke and needs charcoal; an agarbatti or dhoop stick lights directly and burns gently for about an hour. For a resinous character without charcoal, try a bakhoor or oudh dhoop stick.
Frequently asked questions
Is loban the same as sambrani?
Largely yes: both usually refer to benzoin resin, called loban in the north and sambrani in the south.
Is loban smoke strong?
Yes, it is much denser than incense-stick smoke, so ventilate the room.
Is loban the same as frankincense?
No. Loban is usually benzoin; frankincense (olibanum) is a different resin, though the names are sometimes mixed up.
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