Hem Arruda Incense Sticks

Hem Arruda Incense Sticks are named for arruda, or rue, an herb with a long place in folk practice. Twenty sticks per pack.

Rue, by its own name. Arruda is the Portuguese name for rue, a real herb rather than an invented fragrance concept.

A green, bitter register. Rue is sharp, herbal and faintly bitter — nothing like a sweet or floral incense.

Twenty sticks per pack. The count is printed. No burn time is, so we do not quote one.

Not a pest or air product. The listing says so itself, and we repeat it: this freshens a room, it does not treat one.

Set out a holder first. No holder comes in the pack, so have a fire-safe incense holder ready on a stable, heat-resistant surface before you light anything.

Light the tip. Hold a flame to the tip of the stick for a few seconds, until it catches and the tip glows.

Fan the flame out. Fan the flame out rather than blowing hard on it, so the stick settles into a slow, even smolder instead of an open burn.

Ventilate and enjoy. Set the stick in the holder and burn in a well-ventilated room away from drafts, flammable objects, children, and pets. Let the ash and holder cool fully before they are cleared.

A fragranced incense stick carrying a fragrance named for arruda, or rue, in a green and herbal register. A full ingredient breakdown, ratio, or purity specification is not published by the supplier. If you have known fragrance or plant-based allergies, consider a test burn first.

Keep the sticks in their pack, closed between uses, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Damp and heat are what dull a fragranced stick first, and an open pack left beside other fragrances will slowly take on their scent as well. Stored this way the sticks generally hold their aroma well for 12-24 months, though this is general guidance rather than a supplier-stated date, as no expiration date is printed on the packaging.

Never leave burning incense unattended. Always place lit sticks in a heat-resistant holder on a stable, non-flammable surface, well away from curtains, papers, and anything else that could catch, and keep them out of reach of children and pets. Burn in a well-ventilated room, and let the ash and holder cool fully before handling or discarding them.

Caution: Always burn incense sticks in a fire-safe holder, on a stable, non-flammable surface. Never leave burning incense unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer: Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a healthcare professional before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Individual results may vary.

Guidance Note: Arruda, or rue, has a long place in folk practice across Brazil and the Mediterranean, where it is kept and burned in work concerned with prosperity and with happiness. We report that as practice rather than as an effect of the stick, and claim no outcome from burning one. This is also not a registered pest-control, disinfecting, or air-purifying product, and should not be used as one; nothing here is medical or financial advice.

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Returns & Exchanges: We accept returns and exchanges within 14 days of delivery.

Return Condition: Items must be unused and in their original packaging to qualify for a return.

Refunds: Once your return is received and inspected, refunds are processed back to your original payment method.