Western Herbalism
Sangre de Drago
Croton lechleri
Also known as Sangre de Grado, Dragon's Blood, Croton.
Sangre de Drago acts primarily as: Vulnerary (wound-healing), Antidiarrheal, Astringent, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, GI mucosal protective, Antihemorrhagic. Secondary actions include Heal and seal wounds, Astringe and stop discharge, Protect mucous membranes, Clear heat and toxin, Stop diarrhea.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Wounds, cuts, ulcers and insect bites (topical, forms a protective second-skin)
- Aphthous ulcers and sore throat
- Diarrhea, including secretory and traveler's diarrhea
- HIV-associated and infectious diarrhea (crofelemer, the purified proanthocyanidin, is an approved antidiarrheal)
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Hemorrhoids
- Vaginal and skin infections
- Bleeding gums
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Internal tincture (1:5) | Internal tincture (1:5): 1-3 ml in water two to three times daily, or 10-15 drops of the raw sap in water for diarrhea/ulcers | 1-3 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Sangre de Drago acts primarily as: Vulnerary (wound-healing), Antidiarrheal, Astringent, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, GI mucosal protective, Antihemorrhagic. Secondary actions include Heal and seal wounds, Astringe and stop discharge, Protect mucous membranes, Clear heat and toxin, Stop diarrhea.
indications. Sangre de Drago is traditionally indicated for: Wounds, cuts, ulcers and insect bites (topical, forms a protective second-skin), Aphthous ulcers and sore throat, Diarrhea, including secretory and traveler's diarrhea, HIV-associated and infectious diarrhea (crofelemer, the purified proanthocyanidin, is an approved antidiarrheal), Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Hemorrhoids, Vaginal and skin infections, Bleeding gums.
constituents. Notable constituents of Sangre de Drago include: Proanthocyanidin oligomers (SP-303, the basis of crofelemer), Alkaloid taspine (wound-healing, anti-inflammatory), Lignans (dimethylcedrusine), Diterpenes, Catechins, Phenolics.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Sangre de Drago: Topical: apply the raw latex directly to wounds, ulcers or bites and allow to dry into a film; Internal tincture (1:5): 1-3 ml in water two to three times daily, or 10-15 drops of the raw sap in water for diarrhea/ulcers; Mouthwash/gargle: diluted sap; Standardized crofelemer is dosed as a pharmaceutical
In formulas
Sangre de Drago stands in 11 documented formulas in the library, among them sàn wù bèi jí wán, tiàn tái wù yào sǎn, qi lí sǎn, die dǎ wán, thèng gũ zi jìn dǎn.
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