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"LlMBERBUSH Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family Jatropha cardiophylla Heartleaf limberbush, sangre de drago, Sangre de cristo Jatropha cinerea (Jatropha canescens, J. giffordiana) Ashy limberbush, sangre de drago, Lomboy Jatropha cuneata (Jatropha spathulata) Limberbush, Leatherplant, sangre de drago, Torote Jatropha macrorhiza Nettlespurge Description: Jatropha cardiophylla is a curious appearing plant, as are most others of the genus. This small bush has numerous, extremely flexible, wandlike stems arising from its base. Typically, the stem bark is reddish-brown." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.)

"An extract from stem bark latex of sangre de drago (Croton lechleri), an herb from the Amazon basin of Peru, has demonstrated significant anti-diarrheal activity in preliminary71 and double-blind trials. Additional double-blind research has demonstrated the extract's effectiveness for diarrhea (page 163) associated with HIV infection and AIDS.72'73 Very high amounts of this extract (350-700 mg four times daily for seven or more days) were used in the studies. Such levels of supplementation should always be supervised by a doctor." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Healing foods for wounds, sprains, muscle soreness, etc ***** brewer s yeast ***** yam ***** peas ***** bayleaf ***** celery seeds ***** gotu kola Healing herbs for wounds, sprains, muscle soreness, etc ***** elderberry ***** black cohosh ***** gotu kola ***** hops ***** echinacea ***** wild ginger ***** mulberry branch ***** anise ***** valerian root ***** chamomile Healing nutrients and phytochemicals for wounds, sprains, muscle soreness, etc ***** zinc ***** chlorophyll ***** vitamin (_ Products to consider for injuries: *" Recovazon and sangre de drago (www.AmazonDreams." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"The red resin, or "blood," of sangre de drago has been used for hundreds of years as a healing resource both by native peoples of the Amazon basin and by African and European immigrants to the Amazon. EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Sangre de drago ointment forms a "second skin" to stop inflammation and prevent infection. It fights bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Tinctures of the herb help to stop bleeding due to peptic ulcers. Benefits of sangre de drago for specific health conditions include the following: • Cuts and scrapes, abrasions, eczema, and insect bites." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Sangre de drago (Croton lechleri): sangre de drago, meaning "dragon's blood" in Spanish, is also a member of the Euphorbiaceae family (like phyllanthus) and grows along the slopes of the Andes into the Amazonian rainforests of Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador. Its name is derived from the red latex extracted from the tree. The resin and bark are used medicinally and contain proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, phenols, lignans, and plant sterols. Sangre de drago is used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral against herpes and upper respiratory tract viruses." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

"Most of this research on sangre de drago is unpublished, and much of it is derived from manufacturers of the formula. Further double-blind trials, published in peer-reviewed medical journals, are needed to confirm the efficacy reported in these studies. A constituent from St. John's wort (page 747) known as hypericin has been extensively studied as a potential way to kill HIV. A preliminary trial found that people infected with HIV who took 1 mg of hypericin per day by mouth had some improvements in CD4+ cell counts, particularly if they had not previously used AZT." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "John's wort (page 747) Garlic (page 679) Immuno-modulators Antimicrobial Andrographis (page 626) (possible antiretroviral), Asian ginseng (page 630), bupleurum (page 647), echinacea (page 669), licorice (page 702), mistletoe (page 711), sangre de drago, turmeric (page 753) Garlic (page 679), tea tree oil (page 751) Herbs: ashwa-gandha (page 629), eleuthero (page 672), schisandra (page 744) Mushrooms: coriolus, maitake (page 707), reishi (page 737), shiitake (page 746) Licorice (page 702) has shown the ability to inhibit reproduction of HIV in test tubes." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Most of this research on sangre de drago is unpublished, and much of it is derived from manufacturers of the formula. Further double-blind trials, published in medical journals, are needed to confirm the efficacy reported in these studies. Tormentil toot (Potentilla tormentilla) is an herb that has been used for many years in different European folk medicines for the treatment of diarrhea." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Sangre de drago (Croton lechleri): sangre de drago, meaning "dragon's blood" in Spanish, is also a member of the Euphorbiaceae family (like phyllanthus) and grows along the slopes of the Andes into the Amazonian rainforests of Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador. Its name is derived from the red latex extracted from the tree. The resin and bark are used medicinally and contain proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, phenols, lignans, and plant sterols. Sangre de drago is used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral against herpes and upper respiratory tract viruses." - J. E. Williams, Viral Immunity: A 10-Step Plan to Enhance Your Immunity against Viral Disease Using Natural Medicines (Get the book.) "Though many Amazonian herbs, including sangre de drago, have been studied for their active constituents and though the therapeutic potential is great, there are few scientific publications on their use and safety. However, in my clinical experience, it is a safe and useful herb, although it has a bitter taste. Sangre de drago can be taken as a tincture (20-30 drops, three times daily) or as a powdered extract (1/2 teaspoon dissolved in water, taken one to three times daily). Liquid extracts and tinctures can be obtained from Rainforest Bio-Energetics." - J. E. Williams, Viral Immunity: A 10-Step Plan to Enhance Your Immunity against Viral Disease Using Natural Medicines (Get the book.)

"But the Indians in the jungle helped her out by putting the sap from a sangre de drago tree into the open wound. The medicinal plant sealed the gash in her arm and healed it with very little scarring. That got Nicole's attention. She spent twenty years in the jungle studying rainforest botanicals. Eventually she wrote Witch Doctor's Apprentice: Searching for Medicinal Plants in the Amazon, which was published in 1965." - APC Books, Healing Our Planet, Healing Our Selves: The Power of change Within to Change the World (Get the book.)

"It is based on a commonly used salve known in the Amazon as sangre de drago, Spanish for "blood of the dragon." The earliest European reference to sangre de drago was in writings by the Spanish explorer P. Bernabe Cobo, in the 1600s. It is the sap from a fast-growing tree called croton, which grows in patches of sunlight in the rain forest. The tree's leaves are heart shaped, lime green, and the size of dinner plates. A slice in the gray, mottled bark oozes a dark red sap, which native people swab onto sores and cuts." - Peggy Thomas, Medicines From Nature (Get the book.)

"Most studies on the phytochemistry of Peruvian plants concentrate on a few "fashionable" species that have been marketed heavily on a global scale, especially Maca (Lepidium meyenii), sangre de drago (Croton lechleri), and Cat's Claw / Una de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis). The number of other Peruvian plants for which at least limited phytochemical studies exist is still miniscule, and most efforts are fuelled by the fads and fashions of the international herbal supplement market." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.)

"Jatropha cinerea (Ortega) Muell.-Arg. sangre de drago, Pima Bajo; lomboy bianco, Baja California; hamisj, Seri; ashy limberbush, English Jatropha cordata (Ortega) Muell.-Arg. tzontecpatli, medicina de las heridas, Aztec; wa'pe', torote papelio, Warijio Jatropha curcas L. quauhayohuachtli, semilla de calabaza de drbol, Aztec; matacora, mata muchachos, Tarahumara; sangre de drago, sangrengrado, sangre de cristo, Spanish; physic nut, English Jatropha dioica var. sessiflora (Hook) McVaugh sangre de grado, Spanish Jatropha malacophylla Standi. [ = Jatropha platanifolia Standi." - Margarita Artschwager Kay, Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West (Get the book.) "Aztec; sangre de drago, sangre engrado, ensangregrado, Spanish; limberbush, English Jatropha 1. Used for weak blood, infections, wounds, and sores. 2. Drastic purge; shows activity against leukemia and other cancers. 3. The seeds are toxic, the sap irritating to the skin and toxic internally. Jatropha cinerea (Ortega) Muell.-Arg. sangre de drago, Pima Bajo; lomboy bianco, Baja California; hamisj, Seri; ashy limberbush, English Jatropha cordata (Ortega) Muell.-Arg. tzontecpatli, medicina de las heridas, Aztec; wa'pe', torote papelio, Warijio Jatropha curcas L." - Margarita Artschwager Kay, Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West (Get the book.)

"Cat's Claw, Pau D'Arco, Suma, Tayuya, Fucus, Artichoke, Boldo, Anise, Bitter Orange, Pedra Hume-Caa, Alfalfa, Horsetail, Marapurama, Catuaba, Quebra Pedra, Jerubeba, Yerba Mate, Sarsaparilla, Jatoba, Chamomile, Stevia, Chuchuhuase, and sangre de drago. SEE Healing. •TONSILS, and the ADENOIDS Behind the nose in the upper throat, the tonsils are lymph tissue which sample incoming air, food, and drink; guarding the throat against incoming bacteria and viruses' infection, when body resistance is low from a poor diet high in Carbohydrates, and low in Protein and Vitamins." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"In Ecuador, it's named sangre de drago (which means "dragon's blood" as well). When the trunk of the tree is cut or wounded, a dark red, sappy resin oozes out as if the tree is bleeding—earning this local name. The genus Croton is a large one, with 750 species of trees and shrubs distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of both hemispheres. Crotons are rich in active alkaloids, and several species are well-known medicinal plants used as laxatives and tonics." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Sangre de drago makes the lining of the vagina impervious to these microorganisms, which reduces infection. Traditionally, the herb also is used as a vaginal bath for fevers, pyorrhea, draining infections before childbirth, and hemorrhaging after childbirth. CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE Sangre de drago is available in ointments and tinctures. Some importers sell pure liquid resin, which should be taken in doses of no more than 2 to 3 drops in a cup of warm water." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.) "Sangre de drago has been confirmed in laboratory studies as an effective treatment for eczema. The crude resin stimulates the contraction of wounds. It also helps the formation of a crust at the wound site, helps skin to regenerate more rapidly, and assists in the formation of new collagen, the main protein found in skin. Studies have found that the unprocessed herb is four times as effective in treating skin wounds as a chemical extract of the herb. • Diarrhea. An active compound extracted from sangre de drago, identified as SP-303, has been shown to be beneficial for stopping diarrhea." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.) "Sangre de drago contains a latex resin containing an alkaloid called taspine that helps to speed wound healing. It also stops bleeding. sangre de drago has been confirmed in laboratory studies as an effective treatment for eczema. The crude resin stimulates the contraction of wounds. It also helps the formation of a crust at the wound site, helps skin to regenerate more rapidly, and assists in the formation of new collagen, the main protein found in skin. Studies have found that the unprocessed herb is four times as effective in treating skin wounds as a chemical extract of the herb." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Though many Amazonian herbs, including sangre de drago, have been studied for their active constituents and though the therapeutic potential is great, there are few scientific publications on their use and safety. However, in my clinical experience, it is a safe and useful herb, although it has a bitter taste. Sangre de drago can be taken as a tincture (20-30 drops, three times daily) or as a powdered extract (1/2 teaspoon dissolved in water, taken one to three times daily). Liquid extracts and tinctures can be obtained from Rainforest Bio-Energetics." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

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