Incense can be burned during times of meditation, prayer, general reflection or to help cleanse and clear the air and make a space sacred. ... Most incense that is used in spiritual applications consists of resins like Frankincense and Myrrh, herbs and/or woods like Sandalwood or Palo Santo burned loosely over coals. What are the Benefits of Burning Different Types of Incense? Burning incense for meditation decre