🔮Shipibo & Upper Amazonian Shamanism
Incense Tree (Copal Amazónico)
Protium copal
About Incense Tree (Copal Amazónico)
Incense Tree (Copal Amazónico) (Protium copal) is a herb used in the Shipibo & Upper Amazonian Shamanism tradition to help with Ceremonial Use, Respiratory Issues, Wound Healing, and Anxiety, among 1 other condition it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Protium copal, commonly known as the copal tree, is a species of tree endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is found in wet tropical forests, preferring heavy shade. It grows to 30 metres (98 ft) in height and has long leathery leaves. The fruits are small (2–3 cm) and smooth, with a single pit.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · bothLeaves · both