Скачать или смотреть The History of Dragon’s Blood Resin: Botany, Medicine & Folklore

Is it the blood of a mythical beast or a crimson treasure from the ends of the earth? In this video, we uncover the truth behind Dragon’s Blood—a mysterious red resin that has captivated humanity for over 2,000 years.

From the remote island of Socotra to the workshops of Stradivari, we trace the journey of this "bleeding" tree. Discover how ancient apothecaries used it to staunch wounds, why Renaissance magicians used it in ritual ink, and how modern science has validated its use in FDA-approved medicine today.

In this video, we cover:
The Botany: Why trees like Dracaena cinnabari and Daemonorops bleed red resin to heal themselves.
The Ancient Trade: How Dragon's Blood traveled the Incense Road alongside frankincense and myrrh to reach Rome and Athens.
Medical History: Its use as a powerful astringent for wounds, dysentery, and even "loose teeth" in European pharmacy.
The Stradivari Secret: Did this resin give the world's finest violins their legendary warm glow?.
Magic & Ritual: From burning incense for protection to the creation of "Dragon's Blood Ink" for charms and talismans.
Modern Science: The chemical breakdown of phenols and tannins, and the FDA approval of Croton lechleri extract.



Key Concepts: Dragon's Blood Resin, Dracaena cinnabari, Socotra Island, Incense Road, Herbal Medicine History, Apothecary Secrets, Stradivarius Varnish, Astringent Herbs, Croton lechleri, Dracorhodin, Natural Resins.