Evidence supporting the use of: Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bleeding (external)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Dragon's Blood is a common name for the red resin obtained from several different plant species, most notably from the genera Daemonorops, Dracaena, Croton, and Pterocarpus. Traditionally, Dragon's Blood has been widely used in various cultures, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurvedic medicine, and folk medicine in South America, as a topical agent to stop external bleeding and promote wound healing. In these traditional systems, the resin is often applied directly to wounds, cuts, and other skin injuries to help coagulate the blood and protect the area from infection.

Historical records, such as the Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), document its use for staunching blood and accelerating the healing process. In the Amazon, the sap of Croton lechleri ("Sangre de Drago") is similarly used for wound healing and as a styptic.

While there is some emerging scientific evidence that certain Dragon's Blood extracts (particularly from Croton lechleri) have hemostatic and wound-healing activities due to their high content of proanthocyanidins and other compounds, the primary justification for its use in treating external bleeding remains traditional. The evidence rating is 3, reflecting strong traditional use and some preliminary scientific data, but not yet robust clinical validation.

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