Okay, so “Maiden’s Blood,” huh? Sounds kinda creepy, but it’s actually just a name for a super cool red-colored resin from the Dragon’s Blood tree. I got my hands on some, and let me tell you, the whole experience was pretty wild.
Getting Started
First, I ordered the resin online. It came in these little chunks, looked like dark red rocks. Honestly, I wasn’t even sure what to do with it at first. So, I did some digging – watched a bunch of videos, read some old forum posts. Turns out, people have been using this stuff for ages, for everything from incense to medicine (though I’m definitely not eating it!).
The Process
I decided to try making incense. Here’s how it went down:
- I grabbed my mortar and pestle – the one I usually use for spices. Gave it a good wash first, didn’t want my incense smelling like curry.
- I took a small chunk of the resin and started grinding it. It was surprisingly hard! Took some elbow grease, but eventually, I got it down to a coarse powder.
- I mixed the powder with some other stuff – sandalwood powder, a bit of frankincense, just to experiment. I didn’t really measure anything, just eyeballed it.
- Then, I added a tiny bit of water, just enough to make a paste. I rolled the paste into little cones, like those incense cones you buy at the store.
Then came the waiting. I put them to air dry.
The Result
After a while,I lit one of the cones. The smell was…intense. Really earthy, a little smoky, with a hint of something sweet. It definitely filled the room, created a whole vibe.
It burned slow, and steady, make the scent stronger.
It’s definitely an acquired taste (or smell, I guess). But I’m glad I tried it. It felt like I was connecting with something ancient, you know? Like I was tapping into this long history of people using this stuff for rituals and ceremonies. Pretty cool, huh?
