Materials
Dragon's blood
A red resin valued for colour rather than scent, from rattan palm fruits (most of today's trade) or the dragon trees of Socotra and the Canaries. Violin varnish, spell ink and protective incense.
| Type | resin |
|---|---|
| Form | Opaque deep red lumps, sticks or powder |
| Extracts | Used raw or as tincture (varnish). |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- faint
- sweet
- woody
- amber-like
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- red varnish and pigment
- ritual incense
- folk medicine for wounds