Copal Balsam (Shorea spp.) Resin Incense Pieces – 1 Ounce

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Copal Balsam (Shorea spp.) Resin Incense Pieces – 1 Ounce HERB COMMON NAME :  Copal Balsam Resin Pieces HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Shorea spp. OTHER NAMES :  Copal Incense FAMILY :  Dipterocarpaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Water Planet: Jupiter Day: Sunday Direction: West Zodiac Sign:  Gemini Chakra:  7th Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Energy: Yang Gender: Masculine Sabbat or Holiday:  Día de Los Muertos (Oct 31 – Nov 2), Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Oizys (Miseria)   Parts Used:  Resin Pieces & Powder Description:  Copal is a general name that describes the resinous substance exuded from a variety of tree genera. Typically, these trees come from tropical climates and their resin has historical uses by indigenous tribes in ceremonial settings. Copal is traditionally burned as incense. The word copal is derived from the Nahuatl word copalli, meaning “incense”. Copal has long been used in ancient Maya and Aztec ceremonies as a ritual offering to the gods. It is still used by a number of indigenous people in southern Mexico and Central America during sweat lodge ceremonies as well as sacred mushroom ceremonies. When burned, copal elicits mentally uplifting and calming effects. Ceremonially, the resin is placed on hot coals for spiritual cleansing. Copal also is a fixative in perfume, where it tends to mellow harsh scents. It plays a role in traditional medicine; the Guarani people of the Amazon use it to heal wounds after battle, and it has a long history of use for various health problems in the West. Copal resin comes in various shades of white, gold, and black, and the scent is slightly different for each kind.  Golden copal is most common, and if you pick up a packet marked simply “copal”, that’s what it’s likely to be. Copal is petrified sap and has an appealing sweet scent that makes an excellent base for floral or lighter herbal incense blends. Historical Uses:  anxiety, depression, calm, mental clarity, wound healing Mystical Attributes:  Copal is excellent for protection, especially when combined with frankincense and myrrh. It works very well as a smudge and is commonly used in sweat lodge ceremonies. Copal incense creates a mellow, magical atmosphere. Copal symbolizes the transformation from the physical to the supernatural. The rising smoke takes prayers to the heavens and the gods. Copal is burned during ceremonies to communicate with the spirits of the dead and is commonly used in Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) rituals. This resin is frequently used in ritual purification of both objects and people. It is wonderful for charging objects with Jovian vibrations. Copal carries an energy that is particularly good for love, house blessings, dedications, meditation, protection, celebration, solar energy, and creating sacred space. Mystical Intentions:  protection, purification, divination, cleansing, banishment, hex breaking, curse breaking, exorcism, meditation, ritual incense, altar incense, love spells, ward off negative energy, smudge, ceremonial incense, ceremony incense, offering to the gods, blessing, house warming, dedication, sun rituals, spirituality, calm, awareness, boosting magical power, ward off evil spirits, protection from illness, prayer incense, wish making, communicating with spirits, past life reading Smell:  A stimulating and warming odor. Copal has a light resinous scent that mixes nicely with similarly subtle red sandalwood. **CONTAINS PIECES AND/OR POWDER.**   Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. Some may also not be safe for topical application, or even be safe to touch while unprotected. 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