Copal Oro (Bursera microphylla) Dried Resin Liquid Extract — External Use Only

Copal Oro (Bursera microphylla) Dried Resin Liquid Extract — External Use Only

For external use only. Not for internal use. Apply it to the skin only — do not swallow, and do not add it to water or other drinks.

A liquid extract of dried Bursera microphylla resin in organic alcohol, for use on the skin.

What you get

• One botanical, named to species. Only Bursera microphylla resin, nothing else in the extract but the alcohol and water it is made with.
• Precision temperature-controlled extraction. Extracted under strict temperature-controlled conditions to protect delicate, heat-sensitive compounds from thermal degradation and preserve the natural full-spectrum profile.
• One base: organic alcohol. Extracted in organic sugar-cane alcohol and distilled water. The resin does not dissolve in water, so this extract is not for adding to drinks.
• Ready to use. Apply it straight to the skin, or add it to a cream or oil of your own.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are testing a formula or running a batch.

About the plant

Bursera microphylla, known as elephant tree, littleleaf elephant tree or torote, is a small tree of the Sonoran Desert with a swollen, water-storing trunk and peeling, papery bark. It belongs to the Burseraceae, the family of frankincense and myrrh. Cut the bark and an aromatic resin runs out and hardens into lumps, which is the material extracted here. Copal is a trade word used for the resins of several different trees, so the species name is what tells them apart.

Ingredients

Tincture: Bursera microphylla dried resin, organic sugar-cane alcohol 190 proof (80%), distilled water (20%).

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

External use only, for adults. Shake well before use. Apply a small amount directly to clean, intact skin with a fingertip or a cotton pad. You can also add it to a cream or oil of your own — shake before each use, as the extract does not dissolve in oil. Patch-test on a small area first and wait 24 hours before wider use. Wash hands after use. Do not swallow, and do not drop it into water or other drinks.

Warnings

For external use only. Do not take internally. Plant resins can irritate or sensitise the skin: patch-test first, and do not apply to broken skin, open wounds or near the eyes. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Flammable: keep away from heat and open flame.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, including on the skin. Not for use on broken skin, open wounds or damaged skin. Discontinue use if irritation, redness or a rash develops. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.