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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Dragon's Blood—a resin obtained from various plant species such as Daemonorops, Dracaena, Croton, and Pterocarpus—has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Its application for skin conditions, including wounds, ulcers, and blisters, is largely rooted in these traditional practices. Ethnobotanical records and historical texts document the topical use of Dragon's Blood resin for its presumed antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. For blisters specifically, it has been used as a protective barrier and to promote faster healing of the skin.

However, while there is substantial traditional precedent, scientific validation for its efficacy in treating blisters is limited. Some laboratory and animal studies have demonstrated wound-healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects of certain Dragon's Blood species (such as Croton lechleri), but these studies often focus on general wound or ulcer models rather than blisters in particular. There are few, if any, high-quality clinical trials specifically assessing its use for blisters in humans. Thus, while its use is justified by tradition and there is some preliminary pharmacological rationale, robust clinical evidence is lacking.

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