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Through all our adventures in soap making, it is rare to come across something so unique and wonderful that you can’t help telling everyone you know about it. Our latest obsession is Dragon’s Blood -- a bright red resin from the Sangre de Drago or Croton lechleri tree native to South American rainforests.
For centuries, local and indigenous peoples have used Dragon’s Blood resin (also called a latex) as a topical treatment for wounds and other skin conditions. When applied, the resin forms a barrier that helps protect the skin and prevent infection. Different species of Dragon’s Blood has also been used to treat other bodily ailments such as diarrhea and tumors.
There has been an upsurge in popularity of Dragon’s Blood in recent years. Its effectiveness in folk medicine has garnered interest of the scientific community. Recent research is suggesting that Dragon’s Blood is an effective treatment for a wide range skin ailments including inflammation, itching, wounds, infections, and pain and swelling due to insect bites. The resin also shows significant anti-oxidant activity, which suggests that Dragon’s Blood reduces free radical damage to the skin.
[PHOTOS AND TEXT BY BOB]
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