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.