Herb of the Week – Dragon’s Blood (Daemonorops draco)

Botanical Name: Daemonorops draco

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars and Pluto

Astrological: Gemini

Element: Fire

Deities: Sekhmet, Mars, Horus, Oya and Athena

Magical Uses: Protection, Manifestation, Love, Clearing and Fidelity

This herb is actually a resin that comes from a palm tree. It is one of the most powerful protective herbs in terms of clearing a space of negative energy, this resin is burned directly on charcoal or in an incense heater. It can be a bit smoky, so don’t be surprised if it sets off your household smoke alarms!

If you suffer from poltergeists, this herb will help quieten them. It is excellent at curse breaking and return such workings roaring back to the sender.

A bit of dragons blood put in a medicine pouch and placed under your pillow can ensure protection while sleeping or in the astral realm.

Dragons blood can attract love, abundance and can incite creativity when you need it most.