Dragon's Blood Resin | Croton Lechleri

Overview

This Dragon’s Blood material is the deep red latex-like sap of Croton lechleri, an Amazonian tree. It is distinct from Dragon’s Blood resins produced by Dracaena, Daemonorops or Pterocarpus species.

Its main identity is visual and botanical rather than perfumery-led: a vivid red to reddish-brown raw material with a subtle earthy, vegetal and mildly resinous aroma for specialist cosmetic and ritual concepts.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Croton lechleri Müll.Arg.
• Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
• Common Names: Sangre de drago; sangre de grado; dragon’s blood
• Material: Latex-like botanical sap/resin
• Part Used: Tree exudate
• Aromatic Character: Subtle, earthy, vegetal, mildly bitter and slightly resinous
• Appearance: Deep red to reddish-brown
• Native Range: Western South America

Aromatic Profile

The aroma is restrained rather than perfume-like: earthy and vegetal, with a mild resinous bitterness. Its deep red colour and material identity are more prominent than its fragrance.

Composition & Formulation

A botanical aromatic material for fragrance and incense formulation.

Technical Details

• Appearance: Deep red to reddish-brown

Formulation Notes

• Introduce gradually into the intended formulation
• Check compatibility with the chosen base
• Store tightly closed away from heat and light

Applications

• Specialist botanical skincare concepts
• Water-based products and emulsions, subject to solubility and compatibility testing
• Naturally red or resin-inspired cosmetic concepts
• Ritual-inspired botanical products

Run colour, pH, stability, preservative and packaging-compatibility tests in the finished formula.

Safety

• For external use and professional formulation only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply the concentrated raw material directly to skin.
• Patch test the finished formulation.
• The material may stain skin, textiles, tools and packaging.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.