Dragons Blood 1 ounce
Very rare and magically potent resin
Daemomorops draco, or Dracaena draco
Dragon's blood is a resin obtained from the plant Daemomorops draco, or Dracaena draco also known as the dragon tree or Draconis palm or Dracaena cinnabari. The resin crystallizes and can then be pounded into a powder that can be used for a variety of purposes.
Dragon's blood resin is a popular incense for ritual purposes. The resin burned as an incense can be used for cleansing and exorcismof a space, especially to rid a new space of the energies of the former occupants to make room for yours when you are preparing to move in (camphor increases its effectiveness here.).
Dragon's blood can be burned during spells to increase courage and protect those going forth to meet danger (i.e. slay metaphorical dragons).
Dragon's blood resin or incense may also be used in spells to encourage someone who has left to return.
Dragon's blood oil is used to anoint candles for spells designed to draw money and luck and to increase personal power.
To use the fragrance in spellwork, the resin can be crushed and dissolved in oil which is then used to dress candles, or chunks of resin can be burned directly on coals or added to an incense stick or cone.
Dragon's blood corresponds to the element fire and the planet Mars
Other Uses for Dragon's Blood Resin
It can also be added to magical sachets.
Dragon's blood is used for banishing, protection, sexuality, love, and in healing spells involving bleeding.
Dragon's blood resin powder can be mixed with other ingredients to create an ink that is popular for use in spells, to write down one's intent, or the name of a target or to draw seals and other symbols. It can also be used as a dye or varnish.
Dragon's blood was once used extensively in medicine as a cure-all for a variety of illnesses including syphilis, but it is not currently recommended as a medicinal herb for any purpose.
In ancient texts, especially Roman, dragon's blood and cinnabar were often confused and the tree from which it was obtained was commonly called the cinnabar tree. As cinnabar is toxic, this could have lead to unfortunate results.
