{"product_id":"mexican-black-copal-resin-bursera-copallifera","title":"Mexican Black Copal Resin | Bursera copallifera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOaxaca, Mexico • Día de Muertos Harvest • Copal Negro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g | 50 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBursera copallifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copal Negro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Injury • Día de Muertos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balsamic, earthy, slightly sweet and fresh pine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic incense resin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Incense Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen gently heated, Mexican Black Copal reveals a rich and unusually layered fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh pine rises first, clean and resinous, before settling into a warm balsamic heart with restrained natural sweetness and an earthy, woody resin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with Mexican White Copal, the darker colour and distinct fragrance reflect the different harvest method and the resin’s extended time hardening and darkening on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mexican Black Copal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Black Copal is a dark aromatic resin from \u003cem\u003eBursera copallifera\u003c\/em\u003e in Oaxaca, collected from naturally injured trees rather than produced through deliberate tapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Copal Blanco, which is obtained through bark incisions, this Copal Negro forms after natural damage from fallen branches, animals or insects. The tree exudes resin into the wound, where it is left for months to harden and darken as the damaged tissue seals. That different harvest process gives the resin its darker colour and distinct fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matured resin is collected on Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. When warmed, its aroma is balsamic and earthy with a fresh pine lift and a restrained natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBursera copallifera\u003c\/em\u003e is a Mexican dry-forest species closely associated with copal production in Oaxaca and the wider Mixteca. This darker resin is known as Copal Negro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word copal comes from the Nahuatl \u003cem\u003ecopalli\u003c\/em\u003e, a term for aromatic resin burned as incense. Copal has occupied an important place in Mexican ceremonial life for centuries and remains especially visible in Oaxaca during Día de Muertos, where its fragrance forms part of the altar tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin follows a distinctive natural-injury harvest. Instead of cutting the bark to trigger fresh resin flow, harvesters seek trees already damaged by fallen branches, animals or insects. The resin is then left at the wound site for months while it hardens, darkens and the tree completes its own sealing response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkened resin is collected on Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, making the timing of the harvest part of the identity of Copal Negro itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eBursera copallifera\u003c\/em\u003e is naturally injured by a broken branch, animal or insect damage, it releases resin into the damaged area as part of the tree’s own sealing response. For Copal Negro, that resin is left on the tree for months to harden and darken before being collected on Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The incense you warm is therefore matured resin formed through the tree’s own healing process, not resin produced by deliberate tapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent sourcing records for this exact stock identify it as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopal negro Mexico (\u003cem\u003eBursera copallifera\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecies level documentation is particularly valuable for Black Copal because the trade name alone does not establish botanical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resin is supplied in its natural form. Sacred Plants Australia does not add synthetic fragrance, fillers or other incense resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual pieces naturally vary in size, shape, colour, texture and surface character. Orders are packed by declared net weight rather than piece count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e AU$29.95, packed in one dedicated 25 g resealable black matte foil pouch with gold foil branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 g Best Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e AU$49.95, packed in one dedicated 50 g resealable black matte foil pouch with gold foil branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50 g option saves AU$9.95, approximately 17%, compared with purchasing two separate 25 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked in Australia by Sacred Plants Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncense Use, Storage \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Burner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place a suitable heat resistant resin burner or electric incense warmer on a stable surface in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply Gentle Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the burner or charcoal to reach a stable working temperature before adding the resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin with a small amount and add more gradually as required. Natural resin is highly aromatic and excessive material can produce heavier smoke than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Safely:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never leave heated resin or burning charcoal unattended. Keep away from children, pets and combustible materials. Allow the burner, charcoal and ash to cool completely before handling or disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reseal the pouch firmly after use and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor aromatic incense use only. Do not ingest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Biosecurity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACT\u003c\/strong\u003e AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSW\u003c\/strong\u003e AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNT\u003c\/strong\u003e CONDITIONS APPLY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease verify current Northern Territory import requirements before ordering. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/industry\/agriculture\/food-crops-plants-and-quarantine\/plants-and-quarantine\/plant-import-permits\"\u003eCheck Northern Territory requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQLD\u003c\/strong\u003e AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSA\u003c\/strong\u003e AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAS\u003c\/strong\u003e CONDITIONS APPLY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease verify current Tasmanian import requirements before ordering. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nre.tas.gov.au\/biosecurity-tasmania\/biosecurity\/importing-plants\"\u003eCheck Tasmanian requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIC\u003c\/strong\u003e AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA\u003c\/strong\u003e CONDITIONS APPLY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease verify current Western Australian import requirements before ordering. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dpird.wa.gov.au\/individuals\/what-can-I-bring-into-WA\/\"\u003eCheck Western Australian requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eINTERNATIONAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITIONS APPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease confirm your destination’s import requirements before ordering. International post is available where permitted. Sacred Plants Australia does not provide phytosanitary certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast Reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 October 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Plants Australia","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53860846862630,"sku":"BCR-25","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53860846895398,"sku":"BCR-50","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7656\/8102\/files\/mexican-black-copal-resin-bursera-copallifera-natural-resin-hero.png?v=1793063310","url":"https:\/\/sacredplants.com.au\/products\/mexican-black-copal-resin-bursera-copallifera","provider":"Sacred Plants Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}