Qualities: Clarity and awareness are the essence of life. 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.