Copal Resin - Shorea javanica
- Standardized: copal
- BOTANICAL NAME
- Shorea javanica Koord. & Valeton
- Plant Family: Dipterocarpaceae
CONSTITUENTS Resins, Volatile oil, water soluble gum & plant residue
PARTS USED Dried resin, collected from the trunk
- TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
- Ceremonially, the resin is placed on hot coals for spiritual cleansing.
- Copal resin is also used medicinally to treat a variety of skin conditions.