Tibetan Saffron Incense

This is a great blend of saffron (Nagkeshar) incense from Nepal. The wonderful aroma of saffron is clear as soon as you open the package. Natural herbs and spices are pressed together in a masala preparation and shaped into the Tibetan style sticks. They are carefully packed in a sturdy tube that closes at one end with a twist of handmade paper. A small wooden incense burner is included. These natural incense sticks burn well, with the pleasing aroma of saffron.

~ approximately 30 sticks, 5" long, and a small wooden burner

~ all natural with no wooden sticks, glues, or dyes

~ neatly bundled in a tube wrapped with recycled and Lotka paper handmade in Nepal

Lotka refers to a small woody plant of the Laurel family that grows at over 6000 feet in the Himalayas. It has been traditionally used for centuries, by the people of Nepal to make paper. Lotka paper is a renewable resource, and provides a source of income to paper crafting families and village communities. For you to consider (stated burn times are approximate) the following is from the maker's packaging:

"Ancient Tibetan Saffron (Nagkeshar) Incense: Nagkeshar is most important in Nepal system of medicine and its very popular in Tibet as well as Yunan. Central Asian aromatic and narcotic crocus flower are main source of Nagkeshar which mainly signifies the wealth as well as cosmic herbal for anti-allergic. It also removes anxiety fever headache, cough, makes freshness and mentally well. Because of its goldeness in color; brightness the color of human body and aquire golden complexion. Perfectly safe for the inhalation and environment. It contains 30 sticks with 1 incense holder. Each stick burns for 60 minutes. Handmade in Nepal."