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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Dragon's Blood is a deep red resin obtained from various plant species, including Daemonorops, Dracaena, Croton, and Pterocarpus. Its use in treating lesions is primarily justified by long-standing traditional medicine practices. In traditional Chinese medicine, South American indigenous medicine, and Ayurveda, Dragon's Blood has been applied topically to wounds, ulcers, and skin lesions to promote healing and prevent infection. Historical texts describe its use as an astringent, coagulant, and anti-inflammatory agent. The resin's purported benefits include stopping bleeding, accelerating wound closure, and reducing pain and swelling.

Some in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that Dragon's Blood extracts may have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, which could biologically justify its traditional use. For example, a few preclinical studies demonstrate enhanced re-epithelialization and reduced microbial load in wounds treated with Dragon's Blood extract. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans are scarce, and there is considerable variation in the plant sources and chemical compositions used in studies. Overall, while there is promising preliminary evidence and deep-rooted traditional use, robust scientific validation in the form of large controlled human trials is lacking, meriting a moderate evidence rating.

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