Description

Botanical Name: Croton lechleri

Farm Location: Peru (Amazon Rainforest Regions)

Extraction: Natural Resin Tapping

Information:

Dragon’s Blood Resin is one of Peru’s most ancient and revered natural extracts, sourced from the deep Amazonian forests where Croton lechleri trees grow abundantly along the riverbanks. Known locally as Sangre de Grado (“Blood of the Dragon”), this striking dark-red resin has been used for thousands of years by indigenous communities for its extraordinary healing and protective qualities.

Harvesting Dragon’s Blood is a delicate and sustainable process. The resin is collected through small, shallow incisions in the tree’s bark, allowing the sap to flow naturally without harming or damaging the tree. Local harvesters have passed down this technique over generations, ensuring the trees remain healthy and continue producing resin for decades.

Peru’s Amazon basin, with its humid climate, rich soil, and vibrant biodiversity, creates ideal conditions for Croton lechleri to produce resin rich in bioactive compounds such as proanthocyanidins, taspine, and polyphenols. These compounds give Dragon’s Blood its legendary restorative properties.

The resin’s deep, earthy aroma and thick, ruby-coloured consistency make it a highly valued natural ingredient across skincare, traditional medicine, and holistic wellness.

Benefits:

Powerful Skin Healing

Dragon’s Blood is widely known for its ability to accelerate skin regeneration. Taspine, a key alkaloid, supports rapid healing of cuts, burns, abrasions, and irritated skin.

Anti-Inflammatory & Antibacterial

The resin contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation—making it ideal in topical skincare, balms, and natural first-aid formulations.

Anti-Aging & Firming

Rich in antioxidants, Dragon’s Blood protects skin against free radical damage, promotes firmness, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Natural Protective Barrier

When applied to the skin, the resin forms a breathable protective layer, shielding against environmental pollutants, bacteria, and UV stress.

Traditional Amazonian Medicine

Indigenous communities have used Dragon’s Blood for wound healing, digestive support, and energetic protection for centuries.

With sustainable harvesting and centuries-old knowledge guiding its extraction, Dragon’s Blood Resin remains one of Peru’s most cherished natural resources.