Incense is often used as a way of mercy and blessings for new beginnings and transitions. Nag Champa belongs to the "Champa" class of Indian incense, originating from the Champa flower. Champa incenses contain a natural ingredient indigenous to India called "halmaddi", which is a semi-liquid resin taken from the Ailanthus Malabarica tree. It is what gives Nag Champa its characteristic grey color. Halmaddi is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air. This can cause Nag Champa incenses to have a wet feeling to them. Nag Champa to used to stimulate spirituality and meditation. These hand rolled incense is made from the finest natural ingredients in the world, from a variety of herbs, flowers and resins which are blended together with pure oils and pure sandalwood. These exquisite blends are formulated to create a soothing and balanced environment, where relaxation of the body, mind and spirit can occur. These unique Ayurvedic blends are made according to ancient recipes and their scent lingers for hours after burning. All packages include 10 hand rolled incense sticks. This ancient incense manufacturing method is known as Masala, which means spice, and has its origin in India. Its process includes the crushing of a variety of herbs, gums and resins such as copal and amber, aromatic woods such as cedar and sandalwood and of many different spices. All of the ingredients are crushed into a powder and mixed with pure oils and a natural gum binding powder, and are then transformed into a paste. The paste is traditionally rolled by hand on a bamboo stick. These aromas carry a secret of an ancient wisdom; a secret that is known to many of the spiritual cultures of the world such as the Shaman, Vedic, Celtic, Buddhist, Native American and others. They understood and realized the immense properties of aromas and their influence on our mental functions and our minds.