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Dragon's blood

Dragon'sblood is a red resinous substance extracted from the fruit of a tree called Daemonorops draco. Dragon's blood* is used for diarrhea and other digestive tract problems. Some people apply dragon's blood directly to the skin as a drying agent.

How does dragon's blood work?

There is not enough information available to say how dragon's blood might work.

How effective is dragon's blood?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of dragon's blood for diarrhea and digestive problems. More scientific research is needed to assess the effectiveness of dragon's blood in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Dragon'sblood appears to be safe and harmless for most adults when taken orally. However, there is not enough information to say whether it is safe and harmless to apply dragon's blood to the skin.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the use of dragon's blood during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Dragon's Blood.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Dragon's Blood and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of dragon's blood depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for dragon's blood. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.