Latin name: Protium paniculatum
Also know as: Peruvian Copal, Black Copal, Palo Santo Resin

Origin: Peru
Supplier-ID: KW-1729U

Protium paniculatum – Copal Black

Copal -Black- is harvested in the amazonian rainforest’s of Peru. Black Copal originates of the Burseracea free-family which is the same tree-family as Palo Santo. This Copal is used in Peru during ayahuasca ceremonies to cleans the surroundings and participants of negative energies.

Key Benefits of Copal Black:

Fragrance: a very fresh, slightly citrus, forest fragrance with a pleasant balsamic touch
Properties: Cleansing and opens, brings mind and body in balance, works refreshing, stimulates and increase focus.

How to Burn Copal Black Resins:

Light the charcoal with matches or lighter for about 20 seconds until it self-ignites. Use tongs to hold it up (never hold it with your fingers alone or you might get burned). Place the lit charcoal in a bowl or any incense burner. The bowl or incense burner should be filled with sand or dirt.  Let the charcoal warm for a few minutes. (It turns gray around the edges when it is ready)  Now you are ready! Add a small amount of Copal Black resin on top of the charcoal. The Copal Balck resin will burn and soon release essential, aromatic oils through