Copal

Copal is a tree resin that is burned as a ceremonial incense offering in traditional Mesoamerican medicine.
Copal is used in various contexts, a person may simply burn the copal inside their home in order to ward off bad winds or spirits and thus cleanse the "soul" of their home. Additionally copal is burned before dances and during prayers. Furthermore copal can be used during a Limpia by a curandero/a in order to aid in the healing of a person (similar to a North American Native smudging ceremony).

 Picture acquired from: http://nebelfront.org/images/incense/copal_blancomexico.jpg

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