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What is the purpose of using Dragon's Blood Essential Oil

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  Dragon's blood is also known as "sangre de grado" in Spanish, and the name comes from its dark red color. This plant has an ancient history and is used for traditional purposes. Usually found in the tropical region, dragon trees are a group of plants: Croton, Pterocarpus, Daemonorops, or Dracaena. Their most widely used products, such as essential oil, are from the Dracaena and Daemonorops genus.  Along with rendering health benefits, it is used for spiritual purposes, dye, etc. But, the real question is - whether this sweet fragrance resin is worth using as an essential oil? Use of Dragon's Blood Essential Oil The most common use of Dragon’s blood is to correct digestive health. By process of filtration, the essential oil is produced from the resin of the Croton lechleri tree. The native people claim that the resin has cure-all property. They still use it to speed up wound recovery and believe that it can cure respiratory issues. Why is Dragon's Blood...

How Can You Use Kava Root Extract?

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  Kava, also often called kava kava, is a native of the South Pacific islands. Since their residency, the Islanders have been using the plant for ceremonial purposes and as a drink that has stress-relieving properties. It is part of the nightshade family of plants and scientifically named is  Piper methysticum . Traditional practices are linked with rituals and social gatherings. But, recently, these tropical evergreen shrubs manifold health concerns. Let’s find the truth -   Is Kava Root Extract safe to use? In the beginning, Kava root extracts gained acknowledgment owing to their relaxing and stress-reducing properties. But, later cases were found where the concern about safety was raised. The roots of the kava plant contain Kavalactones, which is the active ingredient and are responsible for the beneficial effects rendered by the herb. Kavalactones are about 3 % to 20% of the dry weight of the Kava root.    Now, these Kavalactones work by affecting ...