Indonesian Copal (Dacryodes peruviana)
Copal is a term for fragrant resin from a wide variety of trees originating from South America. The term and resins of these trees have spread and are now grown all over the world. This variant is grown in Indonesia from the Dacryodes peruviana tree belonging to the same family, burseraceae, such as Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens). Its fragrance is sweet and fruity. This Copal sharpens and center the consciousness as well as protects and cleans body, mind and spirit. Its thick smoke is often used by shamans for divination where the patterns in the smoke are interpreted.
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Description
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Summary
Common Name: Indonesian Copal
Scientific name: Dacryodes Peruviana
Part of the plant: Resin
Origin: South American trees grown in Indonesia
Scent: Light, sweet, fruity
Usage: Solitary or incense mixtures
Magical usage: Divination, sacrifice to deities, cleansing body, spirit & soul
Magic properties: Heart and sun sphere, cleansing, healing, protection, clarity, focus, inspiration, coming closer to ones higher self / true being, good spirit, lightness in body, spirit and soul.
Background
Copal is thus not the name of the resin from a specific tree, but rather a collective name for resins with specific properties; usually hard (not gum/gel-like). The name comes from the Aztec Nahuatli word "Copalli". The Mayan word for copal is "Pom", which translates to incense, not resin. Mayan communities in southern Mexico use Copal of trees from Burseraceae (Copal family), which also Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens), Frankincense/Olibanum (Boswellia sp.) and Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) belongs to.
Also this Copal (Dacryodes peruviana) belongs to this family and the tree originates from South America even if this resin is grown in Indonesia. Over the centuries, different types of Copal have become very popular and have spread and are now grown on most continents.
Other names
Copalli, Copal Grey, Copal Gris, Pom, Mexican Frankincense, Kauri Gum.
Fragrance
This Copal (Dacryodes peruviana) has a very sweet and fruity scent. Light and refreshing as well as raises the mood and inspiration.
Magical use & properties
Traditionally, copal has been used, among other things, as a sacrifice to deities, and has even been called "food for the gods". This makes Copal also today an excellent sacrifice to the deities you work magically with.
Another traditional use of Copal is as a tool for divination. Since the Copal has a thick white smoke, the shaman can interpret the smokes patterns. Another traditional South American way of divining with Copal is that the shaman keeps corn grains under the smoke while recites holy words / verses / songs, then throwing the grains and interpreting their patterns. The same method can of course be applied to runes, tarot cards or other tools for divination.
Copal is common in sweat lodge ceremonies to purify body, spirit and soul. A ceremony used by both North and South America's indigenous people & tribes.
The resin from Copal is excellent for use solitary, but also a common ingredient in incense mixtures. Copal has been called South America's Frankincense (another resin, from the Boswellia family of trees). The Copal is much sweeter and fruity than the frankincense's thicker and spicy scent, but definitely has similar magical properties and connections to the sun & sun-sphere.
The scent makes us light, conscious, present, in good spirit and brings us closer to our true essence behind walls and facades built by our ego. Perfect to burn to lighten heavy energies, reach clarity, find balance and harmony, "find home", open up, etc.
Common Name: Indonesian Copal
Scientific name: Dacryodes Peruviana
Part of the plant: Resin
Origin: South American trees grown in Indonesia
Scent: Light, sweet, fruity
Usage: Solitary or incense mixtures
Magical usage: Divination, sacrifice to deities, cleansing body, spirit & soul
Magic properties: Heart and sun sphere, cleansing, healing, protection, clarity, focus, inspiration, coming closer to ones higher self / true being, good spirit, lightness in body, spirit and soul.
Background
Copal is thus not the name of the resin from a specific tree, but rather a collective name for resins with specific properties; usually hard (not gum/gel-like). The name comes from the Aztec Nahuatli word "Copalli". The Mayan word for copal is "Pom", which translates to incense, not resin. Mayan communities in southern Mexico use Copal of trees from Burseraceae (Copal family), which also Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens), Frankincense/Olibanum (Boswellia sp.) and Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) belongs to.
Also this Copal (Dacryodes peruviana) belongs to this family and the tree originates from South America even if this resin is grown in Indonesia. Over the centuries, different types of Copal have become very popular and have spread and are now grown on most continents.
Other names
Copalli, Copal Grey, Copal Gris, Pom, Mexican Frankincense, Kauri Gum.
Fragrance
This Copal (Dacryodes peruviana) has a very sweet and fruity scent. Light and refreshing as well as raises the mood and inspiration.
Magical use & properties
Traditionally, copal has been used, among other things, as a sacrifice to deities, and has even been called "food for the gods". This makes Copal also today an excellent sacrifice to the deities you work magically with.
Another traditional use of Copal is as a tool for divination. Since the Copal has a thick white smoke, the shaman can interpret the smokes patterns. Another traditional South American way of divining with Copal is that the shaman keeps corn grains under the smoke while recites holy words / verses / songs, then throwing the grains and interpreting their patterns. The same method can of course be applied to runes, tarot cards or other tools for divination.
Copal is common in sweat lodge ceremonies to purify body, spirit and soul. A ceremony used by both North and South America's indigenous people & tribes.
The resin from Copal is excellent for use solitary, but also a common ingredient in incense mixtures. Copal has been called South America's Frankincense (another resin, from the Boswellia family of trees). The Copal is much sweeter and fruity than the frankincense's thicker and spicy scent, but definitely has similar magical properties and connections to the sun & sun-sphere.
The scent makes us light, conscious, present, in good spirit and brings us closer to our true essence behind walls and facades built by our ego. Perfect to burn to lighten heavy energies, reach clarity, find balance and harmony, "find home", open up, etc.
Legal disclaimer
Some aromatic plants and products may have a historical use of folkloric nature, but we offer this product as incense and/or botanical curiosa. Neither food grade, for consumption nor medical use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from children and animals.