Here’s the secret why everyone is burning avocados

4. Health Benefits of Smoke

• Antimicrobial Properties: Studies suggest that compounds in avocado pits have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Burning them may help to some extent in reducing airborne microbes.
• Mood Enhancement: The calming scent released during the burning can help reduce stress and improve focus.

5. DIY Avocado Incense

For a controlled and safer experience, you can create avocado-pit incense sticks:

1. Crush dried avocado pits into smaller pieces.
2. Mix with a binder like water or gum arabic.
3. Mold the mixture around a stick or cone shape.
4. Let it dry and burn as needed.

The Secret Behind the Trend

This practice combines sustainability, wellness, and tradition. Instead of discarding avocado pits, people are discovering their versatile uses, from air purification to spiritual cleansing. So the next time you enjoy an avocado, consider saving the pit—you might just find a unique way to repurpose it!