From Socotra, pieces, also called Emzolo or Edah Amsello.
This dragon's blood oozes out from the base of the leaf rosettes of the Dracaena Cinnabri tree in the heat of summer. The small pieces are called "Emzolo" or "Edah Amsello". The color of the dragon s blood solution extracted from that of the Dracaena Cinnabari tree is most similar to madder varnish.
Chemical description: Resinous exudation from the fruit or bark of Dracaena cinnabari and other rattan palms.
Chemical Formula: C18H18O4
Lightfastness - concentrated: 3 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
Colour Index: NR 31.75200, 75210
Suitability: Violin Varnish /Wooden Surfaces
Colour: Red
Form: Pieces
Solubility in water: Insoluble