Dragonsblood Resin Chunks

Dragonsblood Resin ChunksBotanical Name; Calamus draco Origin; China The name dragons blood refers to the deep, crimson color of the resinous gum of a tree native to Morocco and the Canary Islands. Aside from the color, it is said that the resin blisters and oozes red when subjected to heat, giving the appearance of boiling blood. Dragons blood resin is often burned as incense, and its deep red pigment is used as a varnish and a dye. The resin is still used today in modern

soak up spills and in natural household cleaning formulas

which support connective tissue repair and increase hydrating and volumizing effects - a result of the natural ability of connective tissues to hold water

Typical Preparations - Tincture the bark and add to lotions

and also in recipes that include baking soda

It is generally used as a substitute for cornstarch

savory and thyme

Substitutes: other dried veg powders

Because the flavor of the dried bark is unpleasant

Precautions - Use with caution if you have an allergy to other plants in the daisy family

Prior to use

Botanical Name - Ocimum basilicum

Unlike other gums