Dragon's Blood (Sangre de Grado)

Crofelemer, derived from this sap, is an FDA-approved antidiarrheal — strong evidence for that isolate; whole-sap evidence more traditional.

Benefits

Wound healing
antidiarrheal (crofelemer is FDA-approved drug derivative)
antioxidant

Key compounds

Proanthocyanidins (SP-303/crofelemer)taspinealkaloids

May help with

Wounds
diarrhea
skin irritation

Best for these goals

Wound caregut healthskin

How to use it

Topical on skin; traditional internal use; crofelemer (Rx derivative)

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Quality/source varies. Internal use of raw sap not well standardized. Pregnancy caution.

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