Daemonorops draco
Description: Dragon's blood resin creates a very strong herbal and spicy fragrance. It's considered to be cleansing and as such, has been added in small amounts to Frankincense mixtures used in churches.
Dragon's blood is a deep red, shiny resin used in incense burning. The fruit of the tree is covered with scales. The resin seeps out between the scales, is collected, cleansed and then melted.
Typical Preparations:
Dragon's Blood resin is often used in conjunction with other incense to increase its potency. Resin granules are burned using incense charcoal. Light your charcoal and drop a few granules of resin on the charcoal. It will begin to smoulder, releasing the intense fragrance of these fine resin granules.
Medicinal Precautions:
Not for internal use.
Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Masculine. Mars. Fire. Excellent for increasing power. Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency. Used in homemade magickal inks. Burn the resin to entice errant lovers to return. A stick placed under the pillow will cure impotency. A powerful protectant when sprinkled around the house or burned as incense. A pinch added to other incenses will increase their potency.
What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.