Pterostilbene, an active component of the dragon’s blood extract, acts as an antidepressant in adult rats
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DOI: 10.1007/s00213-018-5138-7
Abstract: BackgroundHippocampal neurogenesis has been widely considered as one of the potential biological mechanisms for the treatment of depression caused by chronic stress. Many natural products have been reported to be beneficial for neurogenesis.ObjectivesThe present study… read more here.
Keywords: blood extract; neurogenesis; dragon blood; dbe pte ... See more keywords
Transcriptome profiling reveals candidate flavonoid-related genes during formation of dragon's blood from Dracaena cochinchinensis (Lour.) S.C.Chen under conditions of wounding stress.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113987
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dragon's Blood (Resina Draconis) is a red resin that has been used in traditional medicine to promote blood circulation, regenerate muscles, reduce swelling and pain, stop bleeding, etc., and its main chemical constituents… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; wounding stress; cochinchinensis; dragon blood ... See more keywords
In vivo pro-angiogenic effects of dracorhodin perchlorate in zebrafish embryos: A novel bioactivity evaluation platform for commercial dragon blood samples.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2018.08.005
Abstract: Dragon blood has been used in wound treatment for many years and can be obtained from several distinct plant species. Dracorhodin, the active substituent of dragon blood, is a characteristic compound of the palm tree,… read more here.
Keywords: commercial dragon; pro angiogenic; blood samples; dragon ... See more keywords
Enhanced intradermal delivery of Dragon's blood in biocompatible nanosuspensions hydrogel patch for skin photoprotective effect
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15515
Abstract: Dragon's Blood is a member of the Chinese medicinal herb, having anti‐oxygen and anti‐inflammatory activity for the photoprotective effect. However, the poor water solubility of raw Dragon's Blood powder has limited its intradermal delivery process.… read more here.
Keywords: blood; photoprotective effect; dragon blood; hydrogel patch ... See more keywords
Effects of Sterilization on Bioactives of Jatropha dioica and Opuntia oligacantha Extracts, and on Antimicrobial Capacity against Streptococcus mutans
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DOI: 10.3390/app8122516
Abstract: Natural extracts have been used as antimicrobial agents, and extracts of the rhizomes of the dragon’s blood plant (Jatropha dioica) and of the fruit of xoconostle ‘Ulapa’ (Opuntia oligacantha) are among these agents. To be… read more here.
Keywords: dragon blood; opuntia oligacantha; jatropha dioica; streptococcus mutans ... See more keywords
Dragon’s Blood Sap Microencapsulation within Whey Protein Concentrate and Zein Using Electrospraying Assisted by Pressurized Gas Technology
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104137
Abstract: Dragon’s blood sap (DBS) obtained from the bark of Croton lechleri (Müll, Arg.) is a complex herbal remedy of pharmacological interest due to its high content in polyphenols, specifically proanthocyanidins. In this paper, electrospraying assisted… read more here.
Keywords: blood sap; encapsulation; electrospraying assisted; assisted pressurized ... See more keywords
Croton calcareus: a new species of dragon’s blood (Euphorbiaceae) from dry forest in the state of Chiapas, Mexico
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DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2020.657
Abstract: We describe Croton calcareus Riina & Mateo-Ram. sp. nov., a new species in Croton section Cyclostigma (dragon’s blood trees) from the state of Chiapas (Mexico). This species is a small tree growing in dry forest on calcareous… read more here.
Keywords: state chiapas; new species; dragon blood; dry forest ... See more keywords