Wildcrafted Pom Copal Resin | Protium Copal 1

Wildcrafted Pom Copal Resin is a fresh, highly aromatic natural resin obtained from Protium copal, a member of the Burseraceae family and a botanical relative of other celebrated incense-producing trees such as frankincense, myrrh, and elemi.

Known traditionally as Pom in Maya cultures, Protium copal has a long history of ceremonial use throughout parts of Mesoamerica, where the resin has been burned as sacred incense during rituals, offerings, purification practices, and traditional ceremonies. The word “copal” derives from the Nahuatl copalli, meaning incense.

Unlike harder, aged copals, Pom Copal is typically a fresh, soft and naturally sticky resin with a remarkably vivid aromatic profile. Its fragrance opens with bright green, citrus-like and piney notes, developing into balsamic, herbaceous and subtly spicy nuances over a warm, earthy, musky-resinous base. Some specimens display aromatic facets reminiscent of fresh elemi, lemon peel, cardamom, forest resins and humid tropical woods.

Because this is a minimally processed wildcrafted botanical material, variations in color, softness, aroma, and the presence of small natural fragments of bark or plant material are normal and part of the resin's authentic character.

Specifications

• Product name: Wildcrafted Pom Copal Resin.
• Product type: Botanical resin.
• Botanical name: Protium Copal.
• Family: Burseraceae.
• Common name: Pom Copal.
• INCI: Protium Copal Resin.
• Plant part: Resin.
• Country of origin: Guatemala.

Aroma Profile

Top Notes: Fresh green resin, citrus peel, lemon-like brightness, soft pine

Heart Notes: Balsamic, herbaceous, subtly floral, lightly spicy

Base Notes: Warm resin, soft amber, earthy woods, gentle musk

Overall Aroma: Fresh • Balsamic • Green • Citrus • Resinous • Herbaceous • Softly Spiced • Earthy

Pom Copal is particularly reminiscent of Elemi, although it possesses its own deeper tropical, earthy and musky character.

Texture

Fresh Pom Copal is generally:

• Soft to semi-firm
• Sticky or tacky
• Resinous
• Slightly pliable at warm temperatures
• Firmer when refrigerated or stored at cooler temperatures

The texture may naturally become firmer as volatile components slowly dissipate with age.

Artisan Incense & Aromatic Blends

Frankincense Dalzielii is suitable for traditional and contemporary incense applications.

Suggested uses include:

• Loose botanical incense blends
• Charcoal-heated resin incense
• Handcrafted incense cones and sticks
• Resin-based aromatic compositions
• Meditation and ceremonial incense preparations

Its aromatic character can be explored alongside myrrh, copal, benzoin, sandalwood, cedarwood, and other natural incense materials.

Skincare & Cosmetic Formulation

For cosmetic formulators, Boswellia dalzielii resin offers opportunities to explore resin-derived ingredients in botanical skincare development.

Potential applications include:

• Botanical balms and ointments
• Body care formulations
• Specialty cosmetic extracts
• Resin-inspired skincare products
• Aromatic cosmetic preparations

Important Formulation Note: Raw resin should not be added directly to finished skincare products without appropriate processing. Any resin-derived extract requires evaluation for solubility, purity, stability, skin compatibility, and suitable usage levels.

Appearance & Texture

• Color: Natural resin tones may range from pale golden and amber to deeper yellow-brown shades.
• Appearance: Irregular natural resin tears, fragments, and pieces.
• Texture: Solid and brittle to slightly tacky, depending on temperature and resin composition.
• Grade: Grade 1, based on the offered product selection.

Applications & Suggested Uses

1. Traditional Incense Burning

• Natural loose resin incense.
• Charcoal-heated aromatic resin.
• Traditional Maya-inspired incense preparations.
• Ceremonial and spiritual incense.
• Meditation and ritual incense blends.

2. Artisan Incense Manufacturing

• Handmade incense cones.
• Natural incense sticks.
• Botanical incense blends.
• Resin-based incense mixtures.
• Specialty aromatic incense products.

3. Natural Perfumery

• Experimental botanical perfume tinctures.
• Resinous and balsamic fragrance accords.
• Incense-inspired perfume compositions.
• Woody and amber-style fragrance blends.
• Specialty natural fragrance extracts.

4. Botanical Extraction

• Alcohol-based resin tinctures.
• Solvent-extracted aromatic ingredients.
• Experimental resin extraction.
• Botanical fragrance ingredient development.
• Research into resin-derived aromatic fractions.

5. Cosmetic & Skincare Ingredient Development

• Development of specialty resin-derived cosmetic extracts.
• Aromatic ingredients for body care formulations.
• Experimental botanical balm ingredients.
• Natural fragrance components for cosmetic products.
• Research into resin-derived skincare materials.

6. Aromatic Blending

• Frankincense and copal incense combinations
• Myrrh and benzoin resin blends
• Cedarwood and sandalwood incense compositions
• Traditional botanical aromatic mixtures
• Custom resin blends for artisan incense makers

Important Formulation Notes

Pom Copal Resin is supplied as a raw botanical material. Solubility, extraction yield, aromatic performance, and suitability for finished products depend on the selected processing method.

For incense applications, use appropriate heat-resistant equipment in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling concentrated smoke.

Traditional & Cultural Uses

Copal resins hold an important place in the aromatic and ceremonial traditions of Mesoamerica.

Pom Copal has been associated with incense burning and traditional aromatic practices, where fragrant resin smoke forms part of cultural and ceremonial expressions.

Today, natural copal resins continue to inspire incense artisans and perfumers interested in exploring distinctive botanical aromas and traditional resin materials.

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.