Copal Resin

Packed in 1oz Bags

Copal Resin

Copal is a sacred tree resin with deep roots in the spiritual traditions of Mexico and Mesoamerica. Its name comes from the Nahuatl word copalli, meaning “incense.” For centuries, Copal has been used by the Mexica, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec, and other Indigenous peoples during ceremonies, prayers, offerings, healing practices, and purification rituals.

In Mexican tradition, Copal is often burned to cleanse homes, altars, temples, and ceremonial spaces. Its fragrant smoke is believed to carry prayers and offerings to the spiritual realm while helping to remove stagnant energy and prepare the space for sacred work.

Copal continues to hold an important place in Mexican spiritual and cultural traditions. It is commonly used during Día de los Muertos to honor and welcome the spirits of loved ones, as well as during house blessings, devotional practices, ancestral ceremonies, meditation, and ritual work.

When burned on charcoal, Copal releases a rich, resinous aroma that creates an uplifting and sacred atmosphere.

Spiritual Uses

Purification • Energetic Cleansing • Protection • Blessings • Ancestral Connection • Prayer • Meditation • Spiritual Offerings • Consecration of Altars and Ritual Tools

Available Varieties

White Copal
White Copal has a light, fresh, and uplifting aroma. It is traditionally associated with purification, spiritual clarity, blessings, prayer, and creating sacred space. It is an excellent choice for cleansing the home, preparing an altar, or beginning spiritual work.

Golden Copal
Golden Copal offers a warm, sweet, and resinous aroma. It is commonly associated with abundance, joy, positivity, blessings, manifestation, and spiritual illumination. It may be used when inviting favorable energy and uplifting the atmosphere of a space.

Black Copal
Black Copal has a deeper, richer, and earthier aroma. It is often selected for grounding, protection, ancestral work, shadow work, banishing unwanted energy, and deeper spiritual practices.

How to Use

Place a charcoal disc inside a heat-safe incense burner and light it carefully. Once the charcoal is fully ignited and glowing, place a small amount of Copal resin on top. Allow the fragrant smoke to rise throughout the space while focusing on your prayer, intention, or ritual.

Copal may be burned alone or blended with other sacred resins such as Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, or Dragon’s Blood.

Best Moon Phase

🌑 New Moon — Cleansing, protection, new beginnings, and setting intentions.
🌕 Full Moon — Blessings, manifestation, ancestral connection, gratitude, and spiritual work.

Element: Fire
Origin: Mexico and Mesoamerica

For spiritual and aromatic use only. Burn in a well-ventilated area using a heat-safe incense burner. Never leave burning charcoal or incense unattended. Keep away from children, pets, and flammable materials.