Materials
Copal
From Nahuatl copalli, 'incense': a family of young resins from several unrelated trees, of which Mexican Bursera copal is the ceremonial one. Bright, citrus-pine smoke; the incense of Día de Muertos.
| Type | resin |
|---|---|
| Form | Pale to golden translucent tears and pressed blocks |
| Extracts | Rarely extracted; used raw. |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- fresh
- pine
- citrus
- clean
- light
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- Mesoamerican ceremonial incense
- Día de Muertos
- varnish (hard copals)
- amber substitute (semi-fossil)