Blood Dragon grows on the island of Socotra, one of the largest islands in the Indian Ocean. It takes 10 years for the tree to reach a height of 1.2m, but after that the Blood Dragon tree grows quite quickly. Blood Dragon’s lifespan can be up to 500 years.
Blood Dragon grows in tropical rain forests and endures harsh natural environments. In addition, Blood Dragon continuously absorbs energy from the sun and moon essence after hundreds of years of growth and development.
Blood Dragon tree on Socotra Island, Yemen
The canopy of the Blood Dragon tree spreads wide with branches that curl like giant blood vessels, and the trunk is round and simple. The leaves are long and slender, usually replaced every 3-4 years. February every year is the time when Blood Dragon blooms. Its flowers look like small, white lilies, sometimes light green and have a sweet scent when in full bloom. Five months is the time when the Blood Dragon fruit is ripe.
Why is Blood Dragon Wood (Dragon Blood Wood) considered the king of woods?
Blood Dragon (King of Wood) emits a powerful aura and energy that protects the indigenous people. To survive against constant dangers, indigenous people often carry a small piece of Blood Dragon. In civilized times, people still use Blood Dragon as a natural talisman to protect themselves. Many centuries ago, indigenous people lived in tropical forests. To prevent bad energy and disease from spreading, they often carried Huyet Long wood. Dragon’s Blood wood is carried with people or crushed to make medicine for treatment, so people highly respect, worship and call Blood Dragon tree Heavenly Wood.
Known as Emperor wood, Blood Dragon wood was used a lot in the palaces of ancient Indian kings. Since ancient times in Indonesia, Blood Dragon wood has been revered as the Most Venerable of the deep forest, and was called National Moc by the kings because it is very rare.
Because of its rarity, it is often used in religion, expressing respect for religion. Scepters are crafted from this type of wood to show authority and are accompanied by precious stones inlaid into them. Therefore, Blood Dragon is called Heavenly Wood.
There is a special thing about Blood Dragon wood that other tree species do not have
The most surprising thing about Huyet Long is the light-transmitting ability of this type of wood. Viewers will feel very surprised and intrigued when they can see the transparency and glow of Blood Dragon wood. This is the most special thing about Blood Dragon wood that science still cannot explain.
Indigenous people believe that the light of Blood Dragon wood helps the owner avoid lurking dangers as well as neutralize bad energy when traveling or going to a strange place. Huyet Dragon carries positive energy that helps its owner absorb vitality and bring luck to that person.
Blood Dragon wooden ring