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A member asked:

Nobody answered my 1st question. must not have read the whole thing? "first, is it safe to burn incense?" i would appreciate a response.

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Yes if used normally: Assuming normal use: not burning it on your hand, not excessive burning, not excessive inhalation, etc.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2014

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