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

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Synopsis

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

Dragon's Blood is a resin obtained from various plant species, including Daemonorops, Dracaena, and Croton. Traditionally, it has been used in folk medicine systems of South America, Asia, and the Middle East for its purported healing properties, including as a remedy for infections. The resin has a long history of topical and oral use for wounds, ulcers, and ‘infections,’ though most references do not specifically distinguish between bacterial and viral infections. There is some in vitro research indicating antiviral activity of certain compounds found in Dragon’s Blood, such as taspine and proanthocyanidins, with studies showing inhibition of viruses like herpes simplex in cell cultures. However, these findings are preliminary, limited to laboratory studies, and have not been validated in human clinical trials. Most traditional uses focus more broadly on “infection” or wound healing, rather than specifically targeting viral pathogens. Overall, while there is a strong traditional foundation for the use of Dragon’s Blood in treating infections, the scientific evidence for its efficacy against viral infections in humans is minimal and remains unproven beyond laboratory settings.

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