Description

A Legendary Resin with Modern Appeal

Dragon’s Blood Capsules highlight one of nature’s most remarkable plant resins—now available in a modern, easy-to-take form. Widely known as an ancient botanical resin, this bold crimson sap captivated ancient cultures and still draws scientific interest today.

What Is Dragon’s Blood?

A Deep Crimson Resin with Historical Significance

Historically, people used dragon’s blood for its medicinal benefits across many traditional healing systems. In South America, Indigenous communities applied the red sap from the Croton lechleri tree directly to cuts, wounds, and insect bites. This helped protect the skin and encouraged healing. They also took it internally in small amounts to ease digestive issues like diarrhea and ulcers.

Meanwhile, in traditional Chinese medicine—where healers called it xue jie—they used it to invigorate the blood, reduce swelling, and promote recovery. Similarly, ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herbalists added it to salves and tinctures for its astringent and calming properties. Across these cultures, practitioners valued dragon’s blood for supporting tissue repair, stopping bleeding, and soothing inflammation. As a result, it became a trusted remedy in early apothecaries and natural first-aid kits. Dragon’s blood is also known by other names, including Daemonorops, Calamus Draco, Dracaena, Croton, and Pterocarpus.

ORAC Score and Antioxidant Potential

One of the Highest-Rated Plant-Based Supplements

Notably, one of dragon’s blood’s most impressive characteristics is its high ORAC score—a metric developed by USDA and Tufts University researchers. ORAC, or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, evaluates how well a substance can neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that may cause oxidative stress.

According to product sources, Dragon’s Blood has a reported ORAC value of 2,897,110, placing it well above many other commonly known botanicals:

SubstanceORAC Score

Dragon’s Blood 2,897,110

Clove 314,446

Cinnamon 267,537

Oregano 159,277

Chaga 147,828

Turmeric 102,700

Cocoa 80,933

Cumin 76,800

Source: USDA ORAC Database (archived); product data from manufacturer’s website

Although the USDA no longer maintains the public ORAC database, these values continue to be referenced within the wellness community as a helpful guide to antioxidant content.

Final Perspective

Rooted in Tradition, Informed by Research

In summary, Dragon’s Blood Capsules combine ancient herbal knowledge and growing scientific exploration. With a strong antioxidant profile and centuries of traditional use, this natural substance remains relevant for those seeking thoughtfully sourced botanicals.

As modern challenges emerge, Martindale’s Natural Market remains dedicated to offering natural options that speak to today’s evolving needs—delivering informed choices grounded in tradition, supported by curiosity, and shared with care.