This traditional Tibetan healing incense is made from a variety of medicinal ingredients which originate from the Himalayan region. The principal ingredient, Agar 31, is said to have many curative properties. Inhaling the incense is believed to be particularly beneficial in relieving symptoms of insomnia, giddiness, shivering and pains arising from nervous disorders. the aroma is spicy and fruity. This is a traditional Tibetan rope incense, made by twisting the powder incense into Nepali rice paper by hand. This is a very ancient method of making incense. Each package contains 20 sticks, each about 3.5 inches long. They burn for about 30 minutes each. Comes with a small circular burner.