{"product_id":"dragons-blood","title":"Dragon's Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon’s Blood is a red resin released by several species of “dragon trees” when the bark is cut, cracked, or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reaction is part of a highly effective wound- response system: the resin hardens within minutes, sealing exposed tissue and forming a chemically hostile barrier against insects, fungi, and bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis defensive strategy has proven remarkably successful. Dragon trees are among the longest-lived plants on Earth, with some individuals surviving for over 1,000 years. The resin’s high concentration of stable phenolic compounds, allows the hardened material to remain intact for decades or even centuries after formation. The striking red color likely evolved as a chemical byproduct rather than a signal, yet it has made dragon trees one of the most visually arresting examples of plant defense chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumans have found many uses for dragon’s blood, including wood stain—famously on violins—as well as in traditional medicines and mummification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube contains 30 mL (1 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis sample has been preserved for shelf life. Do not consume. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item was featured in our book \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/color-book\"\u003eThe Universe in 100 Colors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53173809512559,"sku":"DR-4866","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/2074\/7631\/files\/IMG_6738.jpg?v=1780157002","url":"https:\/\/secretstashspot.com\/products\/dragons-blood","provider":"SecretStashSpot ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}