Tribal Soul White Copal Incense

Tribal Soul White Copal Incense Sticks

Tribal Soul Salvia Blanca Incense Sticks are great to use before or during a Yoga class, or in your home or office.

Copal originates from the Aztec Nahuatil word ‘Copalli’ and refers to the variety of resins extracted from the trees of the “Bursera” family. Thousands of years ago, Copal was considered a sacred resin by Mayans and Aztecs in Mexico and Central America. The Mayans used to offer Copal to the Gods as one of the most valuable things, along with tobacco and cocoa. Copal is still used today in shamanic ceremonies for energetic protection, offering, cleansing and purification. It is an excellent incense to make positive changes, Copal has a richly sweet, piney smell that brings peace and harmony.

Place incense away from flammable materials. Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Incense comes in different shapes and sizes. The shapes change depending on the cultural origin.  The change in manufacturing technology also has a great impact on the shape of incense. Incense is made from natural plant materials and essential oils, and these materials release fragrant smoke when you burn it. Salvia Blanca Incense Sticks are made from a bamboo core that is coated with incense material.

SHAPES:

Core stick: Is made from a bamboo core which is coated with incense material.

Cone: The cone shape was invented in the 1800s in Japan. It does not have core support and it burns relatively fast.

Dhoop: This is a solid stick of incense and can be broken into the desired size for burning.

“Resin balls were found in many prehistoric Egyptian tombs in El Mahasna, giving evidence for the prominence of incense and related compounds in Egyptian antiquity. One of the oldest extant incense burners originates from the 5th dynasty. The Temple of Deir-el-Bahari in Egypt contains a series of carvings that depict an expedition for incense.”