DRAGON´S BLOOD

Family: Euphorbiaceae 
Genus: Croton
Species: lechleri, salutaris
Common Names: Sangre de grado, sangre de drago, dragon’s blood, drago, sangue de drago, sangue de agua 
Parts Used: Bark, resin/sap
Herbal Properties & Actions

Main Actions: 

Heals wounds kills cancer cells 

Other Actions:  

Internal:
Stops bleeding , prevents tumor growth

External: 

Apply to affected area
kills bacteria stops cellular mutations twice daily
kills germs, kills fungi, kills viruses, relieves diarrhea, reduces inflammation, relieves itching

Characteristics: 

Sangre de grado is a medium to large-sized tree that grows from 10–20 m high in the upper Amazon region of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Although tall, the trunk is usually less than 30 cm in diameter and is covered by smooth, mottled bark. It has large, heart-shaped, bright green leaves and unique, greenish-white flowers on long stalks. Its Peruvian name, sangre de grado, means
“blood of the dragon” (in Spanish). In Ecuador, it’s named sangre de drago (which means “dragon’s blood” as well). When the trunk of the tree is cut or wounded, a dark red, sappy resin oozes out as if the tree is bleeding—earning this local name. The genus Croton is a large one, with 750 species of trees and shrubs distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of both
hemispheres. Crotons are rich in active alkaloids, and several species are well-known medicinal plants used as laxatives and tonics.

ORIGIN: Peru

CERTIFICATIONS: 

- Peruvian health register, DIGESA, ministry of Health

- Lima Chamber Of Commerce