Banjara Dragon Blood Incense Sticks 15 g

Banjara Dragon Blood is an Indian masala incense from the Ethno-Tribal Smudge Incense range. Made in Bangalore, these incense sticks release a deep, warm and resinous-spicy fragrance inspired by the traditional scent of dragon's blood.

Warm, dark and resinous fragrance

The fragrance of Banjara Dragon Blood is characterised by a dark, warm resinous accord, accompanied by woody, spicy and slightly powdery nuances. The composition has a full, enveloping character, with an aromatic depth that sets it apart from the fresher and more herbal incense sticks in the Banjara range.

The name Dragon Blood describes the fragrance of this incense. As the manufacturer does not disclose the exact composition, the name alone does not indicate that natural dragon's blood resins are present in the incense mixture.

Dragon's blood – resins with a long history

Various red plant resins and resin-like exudates have been traded under the name dragon's blood for centuries. They come from different botanical sources, including the dragon's blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) from Socotra, certain Southeast Asian rattan palms and various species of the genus Croton. The origin, composition and fragrance of these materials can vary considerably.

Historically, dragon's blood was used, among other things, as a dye, an ingredient in varnishes and an aromatic incense material. In various symbolic and esoteric traditions, it is associated with protection, strength and courage. Such beliefs form part of the cultural history of these resins and should not be understood as proven effects of this incense.

Banjara Ethno-Tribal Smudge Incense

Banjara Dragon Blood belongs to the Ethno-Tribal Smudge Incense range, whose fragrances are inspired by various plants, resins and incense traditions. The incense is made by R. M. Enterprises in Bangalore, India. The masala incense mixture is applied to bamboo sticks and can be burned in a suitable incense stick holder.

Contents: 15 g, usually around 10 incense sticks. The actual number of sticks may vary slightly, as the packs are filled by weight.