Sangre de Grado

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Also known as:  Blood of the Dragon;  Drago;  Dragon’s Blood;  Sangre de Drago;  Sangue de Agua;  Sangue de Drago

 

Description

Sangre de Grado is a type of South American Herb.  It is a medium-large sized tree that grows in height from 10 - 20 meters.  It is found throughout the tropical and Amazon regions of South America.

 

Botanical Names

 Croton lechleri

 Croton salutaris

 Croton planostigma (also known as:  Croton draconoides)

 All species of Sangre de Grado belong to the Euphorbiaceae family.

 

Part Used

 Resin (sap):  the red viscous latex extracted from the cortex of Sangre de Grado.

 

Health Benefits of Sangre de Grado

Digestive System

 Sangre de Grado may be useful for the treatment of Diarrhea.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Sangre de Grado may suppress some types of Bacteria - Detrimental(primarily due to Diterpenes and Phenolic Compounds in Sangre de Grado).  [2]

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