Evidence supporting the use of: Dragon's Blood
For the body system: Veins

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Synopsis

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

Dragon’s Blood refers to the resin from several plant species, including Daemonorops, Dracaena, and Croton species. Its traditional uses span multiple cultures, where it has been applied topically and sometimes internally for wound healing, as an astringent, and for various ailments. Historically, Dragon’s Blood has been used in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, primarily for its purported abilities to stop bleeding, promote healing, and as a general tonic. Some ethnomedical sources also mention its use for “blood-cleansing” or for conditions that could be loosely associated with the venous system, such as hemorrhoids or varicose veins.

However, direct scientific evidence supporting the use of Dragon’s Blood specifically to support the veins or venous circulation is limited. Some contemporary laboratory and animal studies suggest anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties, which could theoretically benefit vascular health, but robust clinical trials in humans for venous support are lacking. Thus, the use of Dragon’s Blood for supporting veins is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than scientific validation, and the evidence level is moderate to low (2/5), mostly due to its general application in traditional medicine rather than any specific focused study on vein health.

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