DRAGON’S BLOOD EXTRACT
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Gels, creams, serums
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DRAGON'S BLOOD EXTRACT?
The botanical dragon’s blood extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for which it is used in many conditions, including psoriasis, burns and wounds. It is thought to have a photoprotective and antineoplastic effect, such as its finding in vitro to reduce liver tumor growth. Additionally it has been shown to decrease the duration of wound healing. The extract has notable antimicrobial activity against multiple bacterial and fungal species, including Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
WHAT IS DRAGON'S BLOOD EXTRACT?
Dragon’s blood extract is a resin derived from the plant species Croton, Dracaena, Daemonorops and Pterocarpus. The extract contains phenols and flavonoids that are implicated in improved blood circulation, hemostasis, blood sugar and lipid regulation, immune function and skin repair.
IS DRAGON'S BLOOD EXTRACT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Dragon’s blood extract is likely safe for all skin types and tones.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Individuals with an adverse reaction to it or its byproducts should exercise caution if attempting to use it.
Sources:
Al-Fatimi M. Ethnobotanical Survey of Dracaena cinnabari and Investigation of the Pharmacognostical Properties, Antifungal and Antioxidant Activity of Its Resin. Plants (Basel). 2018;7(4):91. Published 2018 Oct 26.
Chen X, Zhao Y, Yang A, et al. Chinese Dragon’s Blood EtOAc Extract Inhibits Liver Cancer Growth Through Downregulation of Smad3. Front Pharmacol. 2020;11:669. Published 2020 May 13.
Fan JY, Yi T, Sze-To CM, et al. A systematic review of the botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Dracaena cochinchinensis, a plant source of the ethnomedicine “dragon’s blood”. Molecules. 2014;19(7):10650-10669. Published 2014 Jul 22.
Liu H, Lin S, Xiao D, Zheng X, Gu Y, Guo S. Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of Resina Draconis (Dracaena cochinchinensis) in Animal Models. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:709865.
Namjoyan F, Kiashi F, Moosavi ZB, Saffari F, Makhmalzadeh BS. Efficacy of Dragon’s blood cream on wound healing: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Tradit Complement Med. 2015;6(1):37-40. Published 2015 Jan 22.
Pona A, Cline A, Kolli SS, Taylor SL, Feldman SR. Review of future insights of Dragon’s Blood in dermatology. Dermatol Ther. 2019;32(2):e12786.
Wang S, Shi Y, Ma J, et al. Enhanced intradermal delivery of Dragon’s blood in biocompatible nanosuspensions hydrogel patch for skin photoprotective effect. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023;22(3):1046-1062.
