Dragons Blood-From Balls

This listing is for Dragons Blood pieces from whole Dragons Blood Balls as found in commerce.

Traditionally, daemonorops resin is scraped off the fruit of the tree and either sold as a powder like our Virgin Dragon's blood, or blended with Dammar resin to create Dragon's blood balls.

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$11.00 - $216.00

Frequently asked questions

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What does this Dragon's Blood smell like?

Reviewers describe the scent as sweet, soft, and calming compared to sharper varieties. When burned, it evokes cologne, with notes of Christmas trees, citrus, and musky smoke. The resin produces no scent until heated or burned, and melts on charcoal without producing a charred fragrance.

How potent is this Dragon's Blood resin?

Multiple reviewers emphasize the potency, noting that a little bit goes a long way and the resin is powerful. One reviewer mentioned that even the unopened package scented their car for a week.

Does this contain Dammar resin mixed in?

Yes. This product is Dragon's Blood blended with Dammar resin, as is traditional for Dragon's Blood balls from Indonesia. One reviewer noted they detected a strong Dammar gum note, so those seeking pure Dragon's Blood may want to compare with other varieties offered by the same seller.

What is the source and sustainability of this resin?

This is Daemonorops draco resin from the Rattan palm of Indonesia, sustainably harvested from the fruit's coating. The collection method involves boiling ripe berries and collecting the resin that floats to the surface, causing no harm to trees or the environment.

What does the resin look like?

Reviewers describe the pieces as big, beautiful, and striking deep red—resembling uncut gems. The traditional form is pointed at one end and rounded at the other, created by drying the resin in cloth pouches.

Will this work for homemade products?

Reviewers mention using it in mixtures with other resins and considering it for homemade hair products, suggesting versatility beyond incense burning. One reviewer specifically noted planning to incorporate it into DIY formulations.

Is this good quality compared to cheaper options?

Multiple reviewers directly compare this to cheaper Dragon's Blood they've encountered elsewhere and consistently report this version as noticeably higher quality. One noted 'I've smelled cheap Dragons Blood, this was good.'

How much of this do you need to use?

Reviewers emphasize that only a small amount is needed to produce a strong effect, making a little resin go a long way. This suggests the product offers good value despite being premium-priced.

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This is the resin collected from the Rattan palm of Indonesia. Its leaves are used in basketry and the sturdy core is used for furniture making.
The berries of Daemonorops Draco are coated with a thin layer of red resin. When the ripe berries are boiled, the lighter resin floats to the top of the water where it is scooped up and suspended in small cloth pouches to cool, dry and set.

This gives the exported, fist-sized lumps their distinctive shape, Pointed at one end, round at the other.
In some areas, the hard round seeds are used as beads.
This method of resin collection is sustainable and causes no harm to the trees or the environment.

Armed with wicked, needle-sharp spines, the Latin name of Daemonorops literally means Evil Spirit shrub. Though the name may be attributed to the nastiness of the spines, some believe that spirits and energetic beings find a haven in the safety of these spines as they do in brambles, thickets, hedgerows and other environments that keep humans at a safe distance.

The fragrance of this type of resin is a bit different than the Socotra Dragons Blood. It is softer and sweeter than its counterpart and though it too creates an intense smoke on the charcoal, it is not as penetrating or sharp. In common with Socotra Dragons Blood, this resin has no scent until it is heated or burned.

A pure oleoresin, Indonesian Dragons Blood resin contains no water-soluble gum. This means it melts and pools on the hot incense charcoal and emits no charred fragrance as do most types of Frankincense and Myrrh resins.
Daemonorops Draco dissolves in alcohol like its Socotran counterpart.

Dan

Materials: Daemonorops draco Blume, Dammar, Indonesian Dragons Blood, Dragons Blood resin.