This sweet smelling resin wild harvested in Oregon is from Pinus Contorta, a member of Pinus Genus whose Central American species were used by the Mayans for incense. To the ancient Mayans, the divine god of the earth extracted copal resin from the Tree of Life and gave it to humans as a gift. Copal is said to be cleansing and aid in mental and spiritual endeavors. It opens the soul and stimulates creativity and imagination. For use on charcoal or in an electric or battery operated incense stove. 1 oz.