Dragon’s blood is a natural resin with antioxidant and healing action, with which to enrich homemade creams and cosmetics. It has its origin in the resin extracted from the fruit of the tree of the dragon tree, and it stands out for being a powerful natural healer and for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
It is popularly known latex that comes from the bark of dragon’s blood trees, with the name of “sangre de grado” or “Grado’s blood”, of the genus Croton (C. lechleri), make deep cuts in their outer shell when they are laid down on the floor (cut until they fall).
Use: Dilute 3 drops of latex in a large glass of water. Take 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day.
For external use/ the resin sap is rubbed directly onto the affected area several times a day and the area be allowed to dry, Note: the resin is red! It temporarily stains the skin a reddish-brown (it can be washed off), but it permanently stains clothing.