Description
This is a more affordable version of the very dear Socotra Dragons Blood. You will find that it is about 1/2 the price of the pure resin tears and Apothecary grade powder.
Though it is just as exclusively Medieval Dragons Blood from the very same Dracaena Cinnabari trees on the Island of Socotra, and smells just as phenomenal on the coal, it did not go through the process of cleaning, sorting and grading. Instead, it hardened into a big lump which I have broken into smaller pieces and granules.
The lumps are composed of resin, resin dust and bark. This is extremely hard and compacted material and grinding it is a challenge. Though it does not look as nice as the pure resin tears, it is still a beautiful, high-quality and rare aromatic worthy of the finest nose and censer. I have a limited amount of this material.
If you would like to compare it with the Dragons Blood Pure resin tears and Powder you can find them here-https://www.etsy.com/listing/569548431/dragons-blood-pure-resin-island-of
ABOUT SOCOTRA DRAGONS BLOOD-There are approximately 20 different trees around the world that supply a red resin called Dragons Blood. Some grow in Asia and others South America, but, it is thought that the Dragons Blood from the Dracaena cinnabari tree on the island of Socotra is the original resin traded for thousands of years to the West along with Frankincense and Myrrh through the “Incense Route”. For this reason, it is considered to be the material referred to in ancient Greek and Medieval texts, formularies and Pharmacopoeias through the ages. This has lent this resin the nickname “Medieval” Dragons Blood.
The chemical composition of the different Dragons Blood resins vary as do their traditional therapeutic applications in local folk medicine. The Dragons Blood of D. Cinnabari from Socotra is used in traditional medicine as a wound healer, styptic and coagulant, to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, ulcers of the mouth and the GI tract, as an antiviral and a treatment for eczema.
Traditional applications in the West for Dracaena Cinnabari resin include its use as a pigment and dye and as a durable lacquer used specifically to lend a deep red finish to violins
Perhaps the most familiar use for Socotra Dragons Blood nowadays is as the main ingredient of a deep and permanent blood-red ink and as a potent incense material for ritual and ceremony.
At first inhalation, the fresh resin of D, cinnabari has no scent of its own. This is due to its high proportion of resin and lack of essential oil.
However, once a small piece is laid on the hot coal as incense, the presence and personality of D. Cinnabari expand to fill the room.
Its scent is deep. Rich. Sensuous. A dark deep Amber with a smooth warm nuttiness that is both calming and stimulating. It delivers hints of Red Sea breezes and perfumed summer nights. Only a little bit of this resin is needed to transform a space.
The Dragons Blood tree is harvested differently than Frankincense trees who’s bark is stripped in small sections where the resin can”run” before it solidifies. Only small shallow singular gouges through the bark of D. Cinnabari yield resin and this is seen in the general small size and shape of these resin tears. This is called “Resin” grade.
One hopes that with the lighter tapping method the D. Cinnabari trees are less stressed than other commercial resin-bearing trees.
I have no provenance on this resin. I can’t say with certainty it is fairly traded and harvested sustainably. However, I hope to rectify this as soon as travel to Yemen opens up again.
Dan
Myrna Howe –
My items arrived beautifully packaged. The seller was very responsive with questions. I look forward to using my resins and I’ll definitely be purchasing again in the future!
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Andy Lemke –
Beautiful. Thank you for providing such a hard to find commodity. This version will be perfect for making ink
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Blanche Turner –
like advertised, quick .. my new favorite
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Ila Johns –
Très belle qualité, Produit rare, Bien emballé, Colis arrivé dans les temps Je recommande chaudement
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Meredith Kemmer –
This item is described, second quality lumps with some wood chips. These are great for experimenting, as the high-quality stuff is pricy.
-He doesn't overcharge for shipping.
-Now my go-to resin guy
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Jamison Beier –
Nice addition to my collection. I'm figuring out an incense blend for this.
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Adell Wehner –
Dan, you are a blessing to this world.
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Beth Monahan –
Por fin llegó, tardo 2 meses, pero hable con el proveedor y lo resolvió muy rápido! Gracias Gracias!
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Matilde Ledner –
Another lovely resin from Dan.
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Ari Farrell –
Perfect condition and I love it!!! The color is deep red – like actual blood. Now I am waiting my homemade ink to get ready. Thank you 😊
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Andy Lemke –
Beautiful. Thank you for providing such a hard to find commodity. This version will be perfect for making ink
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Lowell Hermiston –
Super strong Dragon's Blood Scent, get it if you like DB which is an acquired taste!
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Chelsea Schiller –
I'm in the odd position of "starting over", when it comes to my resins, medical derivatives and incenses. I'm so *very* happy to have found this shop through a friend. Package arrived in a flash, and it is all very high quality; I can hardly wait to get moving again. 🙂 Thank you so much.
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Cordie Daniel –
One of my favourite incense materials. You have to burn it to really smell it as the resin itself does not have all that much smell in its raw form. The colour is very impressive and takes the imagination to magical directions. Great quality, as anything that Dan curates and trades in. A must for anyone who's serious about incense and resins.
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Gabrielle Willms –
I've not worked with this yet but I feel Happy and Good about having some in my resin collection. I'll eventually be making some infused oil and burn some resin as incense. I love the vibration and the intensity of color. I closed my eyes and imagined the local people harvesting and caring for their precious resource! Look forward to working with it. Thank you Dan. Maria
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Evalyn Rice –
Wonderful aromas and textures. Arrived very quickly, too.
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Mya Mraz –
Absolutely lovely quality, burns and powders wonderfully, smells amazing when burnt! Will definitely purchase again!
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Jamil Emard –
very good quality and fast shipping !!
thanxx
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Sarah Mohr –
it's smelling mysterious. thank you
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Catalina Hegmann –
Dan, thank you once again for a wonderful product!
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Lesly Predovic –
Heavy lumps of Dragon´s Blood ( Dracaena cinnabari) resin. This one is slightly more pungent, less sweet-ish and a bit smokier than the granules.Very nice for mixtures, or to produce red ink (using alcohol as solvent).
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Daniella Roob –
So happy to be able to enjoy this rare resin! Thanks, Dan.
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Lucy Murphy –
The real deal, as always! Gratitude!
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Jess Mohr –
Very satisfied, just went back and purchased something else. I love this apothecary, wonderful offerings.
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Cesar Bode –
Je n'ai pas essaie le produit
Le vendeur est très accessible et arrangeant
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Belle Bartell –
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Candelario Windler –
Loved it..just received the resin today
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Velda Mraz –
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Ardith Hahn –
simply the best! excellent quality and superb customer service, will buy again!
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Catherine Weimann –
Is as described. Can't wait to use it
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Charlotte Monahan –
I got this plus the medieval dragons blood to see the difference. While I like the medieval better, ( for making ink ) both are great for making ink. My resin arrived way sooner than I thought it would. Thank you.
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Rosalinda Schmitt –
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Jarvis Hackett –
Excellent resin/wood chip blend, and at a lower price than pure resin. What's not to love?
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Misael Bergstrom –
It was fast quick and efficient thank you!
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Adan Kertzmann –
Very nice quality for the price. Everything was very well packaged too.
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Dianna Schulist –
Exactly what I needed. Exactly as described. Thank you.
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Jalyn Kilback –
Thank you, Dan, for such a great product and kind communication! For me it is very important to buy not just from an ordinary store, but from a place with a story behind, from people who love what they do, experiment and inspire!
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Myrl Conroy –
Phenomenal!
It's really hard to find Dracaena cinnabari, especially ethically harvested, at a reasonable price point.
I was really excited to find it here at one of my favourite shops and I am not disappointed!
I wanted to make my own dragon's blood ink but couldn't find a source for the resin, and now I have. The photo is what has resulted from incorporating some of the resin in some of the alcohol for a few minutes. Super thrilled and excited!
Thank you.
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Kailey Luettgen –
Exceptional Quality Socotran Dragon's Blood. Great to use for making magical inks and also for medicinal purposes as any bark material, etc; can easily be filtered out.
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Rosalinda Schmitt –
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Roma Krajcik –
I just love Dragon's Blood and this one is very potentic
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Jaunita Purdy –
Arrived quickly and the quality is amazing! Highly recommended!
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Jerrell Steuber –
thought this would burn on my golden lotus, but all it does is turn black. Doesnt even melt.
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Austyn Schmidt –
❤️ love it. Thank you.
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Brooklyn Hansen –
Absolutely beautiful aroma, wonderfully packaged, and speedy shipping!!! Highly recommended!!!
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Caleigh Zemlak –
To be honest i enjoy visiting this etsy shop and i like collecting rare goodies, i then hide them away and use at a later date when i find the urge to.
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Jackson Murazik –
Great price , smells wonderful , fast shipping , thanks yet again Dan !
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