Dragon’s Blood, or Croton lechleri is a tree that grows in the Amazon jungle. Its outstretching branches resemble root structures and it’s branches the head of a dragon, but what it’s most famously known for is its tree sap which looks like blood!
 
When the tree is cut, its sap begins to drip and bleed like a wound and was historically believed to be the ancient spirit of dragons who’d died in combat. This evergreen species, which is part of the Asparagaceae family, can be found in many regions of the world including the Canary Islands, Peru, Equator, Bolivia, Columbia, Arabia, and Africa. Dracaena cinnabari, one of the many species of the Dragon Blood tree fruits crimson berries coated in a thick resin, filled with the sap of the dragon. This species creates the popular dragon’s blood resin used in Dragon’s Blood incense.
 
 
Used topically, Dragon’s Blood is:
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-septic, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial
Cleans and heals wounds rapidly by helping the body to produce more collagen to cover and heal the wound quickly (like a natural band-aid)
Stops bleeding
Heals fungal infections (athlete’s foot, Candida causing rashes)
Decreases fine lines and wrinkles
Boosts collagen and gives skin a more youthful appearance
Heals scars and lessens their appearance
Prevents Herpes 1 and 2 breakouts if used in the onset of developing lesions
Heals hemorrhoids
Inhibits the growth of skin cancer cells in studies treating melanoma
 
Used internally Dragon’s Blood is:
Anti-viral
Anti-bacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti-parasitic
May be Anti-cancerous (based on cited scientific research below)
Shrinks tumor growth
Protects the body from radiation (great for travel)
Anti-diarrheal
Increases blood flow to the brain and protects the body from neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease
Heals the gut lining, stomach ulcers, Crohn’s Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
May help prevent diabetes by inhibiting the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars in the digestive tract
Builds bone strength and bone mineralization
Supports immune system function
Reduces inflammation
Heals receding gum lines