Buresa trees are found in Mexico, Central and South America.The people of the Maya have burned this for thousands of years.In your own home, you can use a number of methods, such as an incense burner or a pan on your stove.
Step 1: Purchase charcoal discs.
You can buy charcoal discs at incense stores.You can find them at Asian markets.They come in a pack.The discs make it easy to burn.
Step 2: A safe area to burn charcoal and copal is needed.
The whole charcoal disc will get hot, so you need a heat-safe plate or bowl underneath it.A small stone slate can be used.Just in case, keep tongs or a metal spoon and some water nearby.Some people put sand in a bowl.
Step 3: The disc is made of charcoal.
If you can, hold the charcoal with tongs.Hold it by one edge and light the other side.To catch the edge on fire, use a match or lighter.You should be able to see a spark.Place it on the surface that is heat safe.A burner can be used to catch the charcoal on fire.
Step 4: Wait for the charcoal to lighten up.
When the charcoal is on fire, it will be black.It will turn white and ashy if you leave it to burn for 5 to 10 minutes.Don't touch the disc with your fingers.There is a pile of salt on top of the disc.It doesn't burn as hot because the salt acts as a buffer between the heat of the charcoal and the resin.You can experiment to see what works best for you.
Step 5: There is a piece of copal in the top of the disc.
It is a good size to start with.If the charcoal hasn't burned out, you can add more later.If you use this method of burning copal, you will get a lot of smoke.If you get too much smoke, use tongs or a spoon to knock it off.
Step 6: When you're done burning your copal, Extinguish the charcoal with water.
Accidents can happen if a burning charcoal disc is left unattended.Make sure the charcoal is completely out by pouring water on it.For at least an hour, the charcoal disc will stay hot.Try extinguishing it in the kitchen sink.
Step 7: It's easy to use a resin burner.
Take a small amount of copal and put it in the burner.Next, connect the plug to the electrical outlet.Place the lid on top if the burner has a temperature setting.The burner should be used to heat the resin.Once the burner gets hot, use tongs to move the lid, as it will get very warm.If your chunks are large, crush them with a mortar and pestle.Adding a foil cup will keep the bowl inside clean.
Step 8: An electric stove burner can be used to quickly burn copal.
Put a piece of foil down.You might want to double up the foil.The stove burner should be turned on to medium-high when setting the piece of foil.It's important to keep an eye on it all the time.The burner should be turned down if the copal is burning too hot.
Step 9: You can use a pan to burn the copal on the stove.
If you want to line it with foil, you can pick a small pan that you don't mind dedicating to burning.Put the pan on top of the stove burner.Put a small amount of copal in the pan.Until the copal burns out, leave it on.As needed, you can add more copal.If you don't have much in the pan, use a pan that has a non-stick coating.
Step 10: The oil warmer can be used for less smoke.
The oil warmer has something on top of it.If it has a candle, light it and set it underneath the warmer.The fragrance will come from the warm up of the resin.These warmers can be electric or have a small candle underneath, and they're usually used for aromatherapy oils.You won't get a lot of smoke because you're not burning the copal directly.You can warm the same thing for several days.When you want to heat it up again, turn the warmer back on.
Step 11: A incense stick can be placed in a holder or sand.
Copal can be formed around a stick.Light the bigger end.Set the smaller end in a bowl filled with sand or in an incense holder.Stick incense should be left unattended.
Step 12: Peace of mind can be provided by using copal before meditating.
A lot of people burn copal before they meditate.It helps remove negative energy from your mind, body, and space.
Step 13: Smudge a space to clear the bad energy.
Copal is used to "smudge" an area, meaning to cleanse it of negative energy.If you want to smudge an area, use a high-smoke method and let the smoke fill the room.A feather or hand fan can be used to fan the smoke around the room.It's possible to get it in every area of the room.
Step 14: If you have inflammation, try burning copal.
People used to burn copal to help with inflammatory ailments, such as arthritis.It contains compounds that reduce inflammation in mice, so it may be helpful to burn it for this purpose.You can inhale the scent of burning copal if you stay nearby.