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

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Synopsis

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

Dragon's Blood is a resin derived from several plant species, most notably from the genera Daemonorops, Dracaena, and Croton. Its use in oral surgery support is primarily rooted in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Historically, Dragon's Blood has been valued for its purported wound-healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional dental and oral care, it has been applied topically to wounds, ulcers, and after tooth extraction to promote healing and reduce infection.

There is some preliminary scientific research indicating that Dragon's Blood (especially from Croton lechleri) contains compounds such as proanthocyanidins and taspine, which may have antimicrobial and wound-healing effects. Small-scale laboratory and animal studies have shown benefits such as faster wound closure and reduced bacterial growth. However, robust clinical trials in humans, specifically for oral surgery applications, are lacking. Thus, while its use is justified by tradition and supported by limited scientific evidence (mostly in vitro and animal studies), there is not yet strong, high-quality clinical data to fully validate its efficacy and safety in oral surgery settings.

In summary, Dragon's Blood is used in oral care mostly based on historical practices, with a modest but growing body of early scientific support, but more rigorous research is needed before it can be recommended in evidence-based oral surgery protocols.

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