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Dragon's BloodDragon's Blood Resin (Gold Seal) - Daemonorops Draco
Dragon's Blood is a shiny, deep red resin used in incense burning. This is a powerfully spicy resin that somewhat resembles a Benzoin and cinnamon mixed together. It has strong antiseptic and disinfectant properties and is therefore useful for cleansing an area of germs. Due to its anesthetic qualities it is very calming. It is also very useful for keeping insects away from your meditation area as it acts as an all-natural insecticide.
It's considered to be cleansing and as such, has been added in small amounts to Frankincense mixtures. It is specifically used by Catholic churches to intensify the smoke of the Frankincense.
The fruit of the tree from which Dragon's Blood is harvested is covered with scales; the resin seeps out between the scales, is collected, cleansed and then melted.
Dragon's Blood resin has been used for thousands of years in India as part of their rituals to remove negative energies or spirits.
Botanical: Daemomorops Draco Family: N.O. Palmaceae Synonyms:Calamus Draco. Draconis Resina. Sanguis draconis. Dragon's Blood Palm. Blume.
Habitat: Sumatra, Indonesia
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