It is used for burning incense which is to the gods and goddesses or for aroma. Incense burners are a beautifully ornate way of filling your rooms full of wonderful fragrances. lamp is made up of steel and there is an electric heater/burner in the bottom portion. Just plug this stand-in, and the steel plate gets heated up, resulting in the camphor diffusing in the air. or can use regular camphor in this stand. HOW TO USE Put Kapoor in cup. Plug it then switch it on , Dontouch it white it on. Wait till Kapoor evaporate. Switch it off as soon as Kapoor evaporate. Maximum use 25 min wait till gets cold then unplug it. BENEFITS: If may help in cough, cold ,flu, swine flu, headache, close nose and many heart or lung problems creates positive energy. The aroma diffuser is best for diffusing kapur scent in a particular area for a longer period.