Bottle of BioHax Dragon’s Blood resin photographed on a cliff ledge with Amazonian forest and valley backdrop

Dragon’s Blood Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | BioHax Wellness

Wild-harvested from the Amazon and revered by healers. Dragon’s Blood is your ancient resin reboot for skin, gut, immune, and ritual care.

What Is Dragon’s Blood? Benefits, Uses & Side Effects of This Ancient Amazonian Resin

Let’s clear something up. It’s not actual blood, and there are no dragons involved.
Dragon’s Blood is the deep crimson sap of the Croton lechleri tree, native to the Amazon basin. For centuries, Indigenous communities across Peru and Ecuador have used Dragon’s Blood as a traditional herbal remedy, commonly applied to the skin for wounds and irritations, and in some cases taken internally as part of cultural healing practices. These traditional internal uses form part of Indigenous medicine systems and are not assessed or approved under Australia’s TGA framework, so we don’t recommend or promote internal use.

Its nickname, Sangre de Grado (Blood of the Tree), comes from the way it bleeds from the bark when cut forming a fast-drying film that seals the tree’s wounds. Ancient healers saw this as nature’s mirror of human healing. And they weren’t wrong.

Today, Dragon’s Blood continues to be used across traditional Amazonian medicine, Western naturopathy, and even high-end skincare. It's often included in traditional medicine and cosmetic preparations because of its antioxidant profile and protective film-forming properties.

Its reputation? Legendary.

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Traditional Uses of Dragon’s Blood

For centuries, Dragon’s Blood resin has been used across South America and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (where it’s known as Xue Jie). Within these cultural medicine systems, Dragon’s Blood has been traditionally used for purposes such as:

applying to minor skin irritations and surface wounds
use in ritual, energetic, and ceremonial contexts
inclusion in traditional preparations relating to circulation and recovery

These traditional uses form part of longstanding cultural healing practices. They are not assessed or approved under Australia’s TGA framework, and BioHax does not recommend or promote internal use.

Across cultures, Dragon’s Blood has been burned, applied to the skin, used ceremonially, and in some traditional settings, taken internally as part of Indigenous medicine practices. This isn’t a TikTok trend. It’s a resin with deep roots in traditional medicine systems.

Scientifically Supported Benefits

Beyond traditional use, Dragon’s Blood resin has been the subject of laboratory and academic research exploring its chemical composition and properties. The sap contains plant compounds such as proanthocyanidins; a type of antioxidant also found in grape seed and pine bark extract.

These studies generally focus on isolated extracts in controlled settings (not consumer products) and help explain why Dragon’s Blood has featured in traditional preparations and modern cosmetic formulations. Findings relate to antioxidant activity and surface-level soothing effects when used topically, not to therapeutic use or internal applications.

Examples of published research include:

2022 – Molecules: Demonstrated antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant activity of Croton lechleri resin. (PMID: 35159478)
2019 – Journal of Ethnopharmacology: Validated traditional use for gastrointestinal ulcers, wounds, and viral infections. (PMID: 30580047 )

These studies are informational only and do not relate to the approved use of BioHax Dragon’s Blood. In Australia, BioHax Dragon’s Blood resin is supplied for external use only and no therapeutic claims are made.

How Dragon's Blood is Used Topically

Topical Application

Dragon’s Blood resin forms a sticky, breathable film when applied to damp skin, sealing wounds and creating a natural microbial barrier.

Apply for:

Acne spots and inflamed breakouts
Scratches, cuts, and grazes
Bug bites, stings, and skin irritations
Minor burns or chafed skin
Redness-prone or reactive skin
Post-treatment skin barrier support

Topical protocol: Apply a small amount once or twice daily until the skin has calmed and healed. Always patch test first. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek advice from a qualified health professional.

Dragon’s Blood in Modern Skin Care

Today you’ll also see Dragon’s Blood resin appear in modern skincare. Cosmetic formulators use dragon’s blood extracts in creams, serums, and masks because of its antioxidant profile and film-forming properties that help comfort and protect the skin’s surface. At BioHax, our Dragon’s Blood is supplied for external use only in Australia... think skin ritual, wound-style barrier support, and topical care rather than internal use or therapeutic claims.

Side Effects & Safety

Dragon’s Blood is well-tolerated by most users when used appropriately, but here’s what to know:

Always patch test before topical use
Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Not recommended for deep wounds or open surgical sites
May stain clothing or surfaces (it’s red for a reason)

Powder, Resin, or Oil - What’s the Difference?

Resin (BioHax): Raw and pure. Provided for external and topical use only in Australia. While some cultures traditionally ingest Dragon’s Blood resin, internal use is not TGA-approved and is not recommended.
Powder: Used in incense and rituals, not for ingestion.
Oil: Usually a diluted carrier-based product for cosmetic use.

BioHax Dragon’s Blood is 100% undiluted resin, no added oils, no extracts, no mystery liquids.

Sustainably Sourced. Bottled Clean.

Our resin is wild-harvested from Croton lechleri trees in the Peruvian Amazon, where it’s tapped like maple syrup, no damage to the tree, no deforestation. We work directly with small-scale harvesters to ensure:

Ethical sourcing
Traceable batches
Clean, filtered resin
Bottling under HACCP and GMP standards

This is what "wildcrafted" is meant to be... no chemicals, no labs, just straight-from-nature resin, bottled with integrity.

Supporting Docs (Available on Product Page)

(For Ingredient Checkers, Practitioners & The Label-Savvy)

You’ll find these in the Supporting Documents section at the bottom of our product page:

Full Product Specification Sheet
MSDS Safety Data Sheet
Sustainability & Sourcing Statement

Because knowing what’s in your products and where it came from, should be the standard, not the exception.

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FAQs About Dragon’s Blood Resin

What is Dragon’s Blood good for?

Dragon’s Blood resin has been used traditionally on the skin for minor irritations and as part of ceremonial and cultural practices. In modern cosmetics, dragon’s blood extracts are sometimes used in serums and creams for their antioxidant profile and comforting barrier support on the skin’s surface. BioHax supplies Dragon’s Blood resin for external use only.

Can I ingest Dragon’s Blood?

Some traditional medicine systems use Dragon’s Blood internally. However, internal use is not approved by the TGA in Australia and BioHax does not supply or promote Dragon’s Blood for ingestion. Our resin is provided for external and topical use only.

Is Dragon’s Blood safe for skin?

Dragon’s Blood resin has a long history of traditional topical use. As with any botanical product, patch test first and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Is it the same as Dragon’s Blood incense or oil?

Our resin is raw and undiluted; supplied for external use only in Australia. Incense is usually powdered and burned. Oils are diluted and for external use only.

Does it work?

Many people use Dragon’s Blood resin as part of their skincare or ritual routine. Experiences vary from person to person, and BioHax does not make therapeutic claims.

What’s the spiritual side of Dragon’s Blood?

Burned in temples. Dabbed on wounds. Used in rituals. Dragon’s Blood has always had dual purpose, practical and spiritual. Some say it protects against negative energy. Others say it just smells damn good.

Is it a crystal?

Nope. It’s a tree tear, not a rock. But it plays nice with your crystal stash if that’s your vibe.

Any side effects?

If you’re sensitive, don’t slather it. Not approved for internal use in Australia. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always patch test first.