{"product_id":"sangue-di-drago-in-resina-25-g","title":"Dragon’s Blood Resin - 25 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: \u003cstrong\u003eDaemonorops draco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: \u003cstrong\u003eArecales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor:\u003cstrong\u003e Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: \u003cstrong\u003eSweet, spicy, pungent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperties: \u003cstrong\u003eAntiviral, removes negative influences, contemplation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity:\u003cstrong\u003e 25 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's blood tree grows in the swampy regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin is attributed with magical powers. Incense for offerings and rituals, protective and strengthens resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed with sandalwood, cedar, or labdanum, it makes a very sensual blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuriosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the island of Socotra, Dragon's Blood obtained from Dracaena cinnabari is still considered a kind of panacea; in fact, it is used to heal wounds, eczema, and other skin conditions, thanks to its coagulating properties (paradoxically, Dragon's Blood obtained from plants of the genus Daemonorops in Southeast Asia has the opposite properties, i.e., it is anticoagulant). It is also used for its anti-diarrheal properties, to reduce fever, to treat mouth ulcers, to treat the gastrointestinal tract, as well as as an antiviral for the respiratory tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout antiquity, in the Mediterranean basin and the Near East, Dragon's Blood was used for its medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, Dioscorides and other Greek writers described its properties. In China, it is used for the varnishing of wooden furniture, and it is also very often used as a precious red dye to decorate panels and banners on special holidays (weddings, New Year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 17th century, one of the typical varnishes used by Italian master luthiers to finish violins and other string instruments has also been derived from Dragon's Blood. In the last century, there was even a toothpaste that contained Dragon's Blood resin in its recipe. Even today, it is used for the varnishing of musical instruments, the restoration of furniture and picture frames, in photo-etching, and in oils for body wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a magical-ritual point of view, it is still used as ceremonial incense in India. In Hoodoo, which is a type of Afro-American folk magic, as well as in New Orleans Voodoo, Dragon's Blood is used in mojo bags to attract money and love; it is also used as incense to cleanse places of negative presences and influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also added to the red ink called “Dragon's Blood,” used to write magical seals and talismans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn folk medicine, Dragon's Blood is used externally as a solution or suspension to promote the healing of wounds and to stop bleeding, while internally it serves against chest pains, internal trauma, and menstrual irregularities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn medieval and modern magic and alchemy, it was associated with the planetary sphere of Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn neopagan witchcraft, it is used to increase the power of protection, love and sexuality, banishing and attack spells. In New Age shamanism, it has similar uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse of the resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e to burn it, charcoal briquettes must be used. They should be lit with a flame from a lighter or stove, so it is recommended to use tongs or similar to avoid unpleasant burns. When the charcoal begins to ignite over the entire surface, it is time to place it in the burner to burn the resin and add the resin itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperts recommend putting a little sand around the essence burner to help it dissipate heat better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempo del Sogno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839992680789,"sku":"ING-DragoResina","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/0849\/9797\/files\/sangue-di-drago-in-resina-25-g.jpg?v=1788458826","url":"https:\/\/tempodelsogno.it\/en\/products\/sangue-di-drago-in-resina-25-g","provider":"Tempo del Sogno","version":"1.0","type":"link"}