"Essential oils, herbally derived oils, and resin oils that we use impart the charcoal sticks with the true scents of nature. Eighteen 10"" incense sticks are double packaged in sealed cellophane bags to keep them fresh and potent. Attractive inserts - 30 different colors - include the ingredients of each variety of incense stick and describe their use...Desert Sage and Cypress is burned for eloquence and harmony."