Hem Citronella Incense Sticks

A well-established incense house. Hem is one of the longer-running Indian incense manufacturers, known for handcrafted incense made in small batches.

A fuller pack for regular use. This 20-stick pack suits anyone who already knows they like the scent and wants to burn it regularly.

Versatile ambiance. Well suited to meditation, yoga, or everyday ambiance, indoors or out.

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Citronella Note. A spicy, fruity fragrance, handcrafted in India.

20 Sticks (20g). Each pack contains 20 sticks, 20g total — a fuller-size pack for regular use.

Indoor/Outdoor Use. Well suited to meditation, yoga, or everyday ambiance, indoors or out.

Popular Outdoor Note. Citronella is popularly associated with keeping insects away when burned outdoors.

Light the tip. Hold a flame to the tip of the stick for 10-15 seconds until it catches.

Let it settle to an ember. Blow out the flame gently — the tip should glow and release a steady stream of smoke.

Set it in a holder. Place the stick upright or at an angle in a heat-safe incense holder, indoors or outdoors, away from drafts, curtains, and anything flammable.

Let it burn undisturbed. Each stick burns for roughly 40-60 minutes; avoid moving it while lit.

Extinguish and store. Once burned down, confirm the ember is fully out before leaving the area, and store remaining sticks away from heat and humidity.

Hem's incense sticks are handcrafted around a bamboo core using a paste of fragrance materials bound with charcoal and a natural binder; the exact formulation behind the citronella note is proprietary to Hem and not published by the manufacturer. If you have known fragrance sensitivities or allergies, we recommend burning a single stick in a well-ventilated space before regular use.

Store the pack in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity, both of which can dull the fragrance and make the sticks brittle. Kept this way, incense sticks generally hold their scent well for 12-24 months, though this is general guidance rather than a supplier-stated date, since Hem does not print an expiration date on the packaging.

This is a burning product that produces an open ember and smoke when lit. Always burn it in a well-ventilated room, on a stable, heat-safe holder or dish, well away from curtains, papers, and other flammable material. Never leave a burning stick or cone unattended, and keep both the lit product and the ash it produces out of reach of children and pets. Fully extinguish the ember in sand, water, or a dedicated ash catcher before leaving the room, and let the holder cool before handling or emptying the ash.

Caution: Keep burning incense on a stable, heat-safe holder or dish, away from curtains, papers, and anything flammable. Never leave a burning stick or cone unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets. This product is popularly associated with keeping insects away when burned outdoors, but it is not a registered insect repellent.

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.

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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.