The tropical jungle/forest of the Amazon River Basin or valley of South America is referred to as the Amazon Rainforest.
The plants and trees in the Amazon Rainforest with rich Medicinal Values are described as Amazon Herbs. Sangre de Grado is one such herb found in the Amazon Rainforest. They are the large trees. These trees are concentrated more in the Peru region, which has 13% of Amazon Rainforest.
Sangre de Grado is known by many different names. The popular names among them are: Blood of the Dragon and Sangre de Drago. Its scientific name is Croton Lechleri.
The bark of the Sangre de Grado tree is used to extract latex resin. This resin is ripe with taspine compounds.
Several studies revealed that Sangre de Grado is very much effective in treatment of Stomach Ulcer and similar Intestine Disorders, Rashes, Travellers and Watery Diarrhea, Reduces Inflammation, Help in reducing the pain, Help in healing the wounds, Stops bleeding and Kills viruses, Germs & Fungi. This Alternative Medicine would not pinch your pocket.
The Latex Resin of Sangre de Grado could be administered both externally as well as internally. It can be applied directly to the affected area (for healing the wounds) several times a day and allow it to dry. It could be administered internally by taking 10-30 drops in a small amount of liquid one to three times a day. The drop can be added to water and honey for Stomach and Ulcer Treatment.
There is no report of side effects or after effects of using this Sangre de Grado.