Natural Herbal Aroma Dhoopfrankincense in Ayurveda is called "dhoop". In Indian culture, it is suggested that burning frankincense daily in the house brings good health. Dhoop represents the Gandh (fragrance) aspect of the senses. A Satvic sense of depicting a pure Gandha sense is the Dhoop. It is used as an essential part of daily Poojas. Frankincense is a milky white resin extracted from species of the genus Boswellia, which thrive in arid, cool areas of the Arabian