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[Dracaena cochinchinensis]

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Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
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Dracaena cochinchinensis

Code: RM_097 | English Name: Dragon Blood Resin


Overview Card

ItemContent
FamilyAgavaceae
Medicinal PartResin
Flavor and ChannelSweet, salty, neutral; enters the Heart and Liver Channels
Core EffectsActivates blood circulation and relieves pain, removes blood stasis and stops bleeding, promotes tissue regeneration and heals sores
Associated Essential OilsDragon Blood Resin Essential Oil

Basic Information

Origin: Yunnan, Guangxi, Southeast Asia, China

Core Effects:

  • Activates blood circulation and relieves pain
  • Removes blood stasis and stops bleeding
  • Promotes tissue regeneration and heals sores

Classic Formula References

Note: This product has no recorded classic formulas.


Clinical Applications

Indications:

  • Activates blood circulation and relieves pain
  • Removes blood stasis and stops bleeding
  • Promotes tissue regeneration and heals sores

Modern Uses: Aromatherapy, essential oil care, daily health care

Usage: Decoction, 3-10g/day; essential oil for external use should be diluted (0.5-2%)

Essential Oil Application: See Dragon Blood Resin Essential Oil entry


Effect Tags

  • Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis
  • Stops bleeding
  • Relieves pain
  • Promotes healing

Applicable Health Management Directions

Associated with health issues/management directions annotated in the database for related essential oils (for learning and reference, not a diagnostic conclusion):

  • Meridian blockage
  • Blood stasis syndrome
  • Skin injury

Safety Warnings

Contraindications: Caution for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants.

Important Tips: ⚠️ When using essential oils, strictly follow the dilution ratio and avoid direct contact with the skin. Perform a skin test before use.


Compilation Notes: This entry is compiled based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, classic medical texts, and modern research, for professional learning reference only, and does not constitute medical advice.

Last Updated: 2026-04-23 | Version: v4.2

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