Dragons blood

What?! I hear your say, there is no such thing as dragons... Well here you stand corrected.. Because they do exist or I wouldn't be holding the resin in my hand. The blood red resin and flowers that resemble a dragons head are what gave this resin its name. It's scientific name is Daemonorops

Draco. Okay.. Okay... so its on a real fire breathing dragon... 

My Red Gold

It's has many medicinal benefits as well as magical.

Medicinally it's great for all things skin related, from eczema, psoriasis, cuts, bites, burns, stings, rashes, abrasions, sores, and wounds. It is high in antioxidant and anti inflammatory compounds, so it combats any kind of redness and swelling making this a fabulous addition to skin care cosmetics. It's powerful qualities even have anti-wrinkle effects as it actually 'repairs' the collagen balance in our skin. It is also antibacterial, antiviral, and anti fungal. So no wonder this is a Magickal all rounder, it beats any kind of synthetic ingredient hands down!! 

Not only is it used externally but can be used internally too. For stomach ulcers, diarrhoea etc.. 

It can be made into a face mask too!!! For The recipe follow the link below

Onyx Dragon face mask (For all skin types) - removes blackheads and impurities. recipe

Or if you prefer you can purchase this ready made in my shop

Magickal uses: 

Dragons blood has been used in many spiritual rituals to enhance protection, love, sexuality and evocation. 

If you are seeking a marriage proposal it is said that putting  your 'lovers' name on a small square of brown paper, cross it with their own name, fold dragons blood powder into the name-paper, and throw the packet onto glowing charcoal along with love me incense while saying their prayer, will bring marriage.

In hoodoo, there's a dual belief that dragons blood bring luck in money and love as well as warding off evil. 

Women would burn the resin in their window to invite love or address impotence concerns. 

It can be burned alone or with other incense ingredients.  For a loose incense recipe with dragons blood for magical workings click here. It can also used to add power and potency to any magical workings. Mix in some resin into a carrier oil of choice and let it steep for 4 weeks minimum, the dragons blood oil can then be used in the bath. For mojo bags, charm pouches click here

Magickal inks:

Dragons blood ink you will need:

Dragons blood resin

Alcohol

Gum arabica

Myrrh essential oil

Cinnamon essential oil

Use this ink for magickal workings. Best made during a waxing moon.

This gorgeous Dragons Blood Vial can be found here

Element: fire

Planet: Mars 

Gender: masculine

Disclaimer*******The information contained in this article is intended for information and educational purposes only. This information is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper medical care. The plant described herein is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, mitigate or prevent any disease. We recommend to seek professional medical treatment for any health condition you wish to cure, heal or solve

Loose Incense Recipes

Fragrancing Your Home Naturally and/or for Magickal Workings

Whats your reason for wanting to make your own incense? Mine was wanting to be able to make something from scratch and make it personal to me. Besides I had most of the herbs growing in my garden anyway, what better way to utilise them :) Let me know what your reasons are below and what your favourite blends are in the comments box. Sharing is caring! 

Here are a few recipes below: 

You choose as to quantities of each ingredient.

Protection blend :

Myrhh

Sage

Valerian

Calamus

Juniper Berries

Lavender

Bay leaf

Fennel

Shield Of Strength :

Dragons blood

Frankincense

Ginger

Woodruff

Bay leaf

Clover

Prosperity Blend:

Benzoin 

Elder

Sage

Basil

Allspice

Dill

Dream Vivid:

Aloeswood

Sage

Bay leaf

Mental clarity:

Aloeswood

Sandalwood

Rose Petals

Calamus

Spikenard

Positive mojo:

Paolo santo

Tonka beans

nutmeg

Star anise

If your unsure how to make these, don't have time, or don't have the ingredients to hand, I will gladly do it for you! take a look at my shop here

To Be Or Not to be a Dragon (Face mask recipe)

Onyx Dragon face mask (For all skin types) - removes blackheads and impurities.

Here's a beauty recipe for you all:

Onyx Dragon face mask (For all skin types) - removes blackheads and impurities.

ingredients used: 

2 Tbsp Black Kaolin clay (if black can't be found substitute with white)

1 Tbsp Activated Charcoal

1/2 tsp Dragons Blood resin powder

100ml Witch Hazel 

1 Tbsp Echinacea

Mix the Kaolin Clay, Activated charcoal, and dragons blood resin powder in a glass bowl. 

Place your 100ml of witch hazel and echinacea into a glass jar and put it in a warm dark cupboard for at least 3 weeks the longer the better, or if you are impatient like me, the heat extraction method is much quicker. 

All you need for this method is a small saucepan. Place the tbsp of echinacea and the 100 ml of witch hazel into your saucepan, and simmer on the lowest heat possible for 30mins, keep the lid on your pan, so as not to loose essential beneficial elements of your echinacea. Now take your pan of the heat and let this mixture cool down to room temperature. You will now find that you have less than 100ml witch hazel, so top up in the next step if needed, with plain witch hazel. 

Once cooled, strain the liquid and add it slowly to your died ingredients until you have a consistency that you like (try a liquid paste). If you find you need more liquid, then add some more witch hazel. and there you have it! Your very own super charged, antioxidant, anti aging, scar healer, anti-inflammatory, collagen booster, pore cleansing face mask. This will keep for a week in the fridge and gives you more than one use. 

Here you can see its a liquid paste

However if you have a busy lifestyle and don't have the ingredients to hand, you can find this item in my shop here