India’s first dragon blood-oozing tree discovered in Assam

A 3 member team of researchers led by Assam forest officer Jatindra Sarma has discovered India’s first dragon blood-oozing tree in Assam. The tree is named Dracaena cambodiana.
The sap of this tree turns bright red after coming in contact with air. The tree has been used since ancient time as medicine, body oil, varnish, incense and dye.
The team’s report has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.