Raw Brown Copal (Bursera Microphylla) | Desert Resin for Cleansing and Grounding | Desert Scent

Brown Copal (Bursera Microphylla)

Brown Copal from the Sonoran deserts of Mexico releases a warm, sweet, balsamic, earthy, and bitter scent.

A resin with a very unique aroma

Used by the indigenous people of Sonora in initiation rituals, powerful cleansing, grounding, and connecting to nature.

My tip for Brown Copal: Pay attention to its color – the golden-brown shades indicate the high concentration of essential oils preserved within the resin. Unlike other resins, Brown Copal begins to release its fragrance even with very mild heating.

How to get the most out of it? I recommend breaking the large chunks into small pieces (the size of a pea). This way, the burning will be more uniform and the scent will not be too overpowering. If you want a truly powerful experience, try combining it with a little frankincense – their combination creates a ceremonial and uplifting scent that is hard to explain in words.

When to use?: Brown Copal is the ideal resin for moments of grounding. If you feel that your thoughts are too scattered, or that the energy at home feels 'stuck' and heavy, Brown Copal knows how to cut through that fog. It is excellent to use during creative work that requires high concentration, or after a busy day of meeting people, to reclaim your personal space.

*Featured in ceremonial incense

50 grams