Spices in Ancient India were used for many differential reason such as, trading, cooking, culture and making medicines. This made spices one of the most looked after commodities and gave it a high value in trade, often being traded for gold and valuable metals. While also being used to make cultural dishes like curry's and butter chicken. According to the article Role Of Incense Sticks In Indian Tradition Indian culture included religious practices that used spices to purify the air and carry prayers this was called incense. Cultural practices were meant to promote prosperity and well-being.