bianca's Herb Patch : Dragon's Blood

The dragon tree bears round scaly fruit, about the size of a large cherry, which when ripe is coated with a reinous exudation called dragon's blood. When ground, the resin yields a fine red powder that is soluble in alcohol and if heated gives off benzoic acid. this resin is astringent and is thought to have aphrodisiac properties. It is used to heal wounds, in coloring varnishes and lacquers, in photoengraving, as a douche for gleet, and in an incantation to bring back a loved one.