Natural Copal Resin Incense (Pom)

Did you know that Copal is a resin, from a tree?  If we think about it at all we sometimes assume these products come out of factories.  But in fact Copal resin has a long history of usage and is a natural product. The Mayan Indians hold copal as very sacred and have used it in ceremonies since ancient times.  The name for copal is pom in Mayan tongue. Copal resin is said to reveal invisible energies that appear like rays of sunlight filtering through an early morning mist.  Healers often used it as a diagnostic tool to help them see the deeper dimensions of a client's energy field by gazing through the smoke to detect energy blockages and dis-ease. The resin is also used for clearing and clarifying the mind since it holds the influence of purification and protection.  The dried natural resin, when burned, emits an odor similar to frankincense but with a lighter, citrusy tone.  The resin is formed when the tree is cut and a thick milky liquid seeps out.  It is dark in colour, very blac