Breu Copal-Brazil

Breu Copal is the resin of the Bursera Heptaphyllum tree. A relative of the Boswellia family of trees, this resin is referred to by some as Brazilian Frankincense.

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$8.00 - $317.00

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What does Breu Copal smell like when burned?

Reviewers describe it as woody with spicy, musky, and citrusy notes, plus light floral undertones. One customer compared elements to Maydi frankincense with bottom notes reminiscent of other resins. Many note the scent is distinctive and strong, and unlike some resins, it does not char—instead it continues releasing fragrance until fully consumed.

Can I use this for more than burning incense?

Yes. Reviewers mention learning experiences beyond burner use, and the product description notes it can be dissolved in alcohol for incense papers or used in traditional medicine dissolved in oil for skin applications.

What size chunks does it come in?

Reviewers report receiving nice big chunks, with at least one mentioning a humongous piece included. The resin is sold whole and unbroken.

Is this resin sustainably harvested?

Yes. The product description states that Breu Copal is sustainably collected from tree trunks where it naturally exudes, and the trees are not tapped, cut, scraped, or harmed in any way.

What is that white powder inside the lid?

According to the product description, if you see white needles accumulating inside the lid when using an electric burner at low temperature, it is not mould but natural resin acids rising with heat and reforming in their crystalline pattern as they cool.

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Breu Copal is sustainably collected from the trunks of the trees where it exudes and ages naturally. The trees are not tapped, cut, scraped or harmed in any way to bring us this resin.

When burned on hot coal or in an electric burner, it has a lovely woody, soft green fragrance.

Breu copal is also called Breu Branco or Breu Claro, this resin is a traditional incense in ceremonies/rituals and the home. It is also used in traditional medicine, dissolved in oil for skin-related problems.

Protium heptaphyllum resin burns with a pleasant green fragrance with light floral notes.
If you burn it on an electric incense burner at a low temperature, don't be surprised if you notice an accumulation of fine white needles inside the lid. This is not mould, but the natural resin acids rising with the heat and reforming themselves in their natural crystalline pattern upon cooling.

Breu copal dissolves in alcohol and can be used to impregnate incense papers. The paper is first dipped in a solution of Salpeter and water, left to dry completely, then impregnated with a solution of resin and alcohol. When dry, the paper will burn evenly through due to the Salpeter, releasing the scent of Copal Negro as it burns. Recipes for incense papers can be found online. Many different resins and aromatic materials can be incorporated into incense papers.

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Materials: Protium Heptaphyllum, Breu Copal, Breu Claro, Breu Branco.

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