DRAGON'S BLOOD | Gastro-Ease (Croton lechleri)
Gastro-Ease
Digestive Support, Rooted in Nature.
Health Canada–licensed natural health product
NPN 80111301
Provides antioxidants. Used in herbal medicine to help soothe irritation and/or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Rooted in Nature. Grounded by Science.
Why Gastro-Ease?
Don't Let Your Stomach Decide Your Day.
Health Canada NPN approved.
Provides antioxidants. Used in herbal medicine to help soothe irritation and/or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ethical rainforest sourcing
Whether it's a family gathering, road trip, camping weekend, dinner out, or simply getting through your workday, Gastro-Ease was created to help support digestive comfort when you need it most.
What Is Gastro-Ease?
Gastro-Ease is a Health Canada NPN-approved natural health product formulated with Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri resin).
It provides antioxidants and is used in herbal medicine to help soothe irritation and/or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is designed for individuals seeking regulated botanical digestive support grounded in traditional use and modern regulatory standards.
Take Back the Moments Your Stomach Has Been Making You Miss.
Gastro-Ease is a Health Canada NPN-approved natural health product made from Dragon's Blood resin (Croton lechleri), traditionally used in herbal medicine to help soothe irritation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
What Makes Gastro-Ease Different From Typical Digestive Supplements?
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Focused botanical approach
Built around one core rainforest resin ingredient.
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Not a probiotic replacement
Gastro-Ease is a botanical digestive support formula and may be complementary in a digestive routine.
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Liquid resin format
Most digestive supplements are capsules or powders. Gastro-Ease is a liquid drops format.
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Regulatory credibility
NPN approved in Canada.
Why a Liquid Botanical?
Because Gastro-Ease is already in liquid form, it does not need to disintegrate like a tablet or capsule. The measured liquid format also makes it convenient to take directly or add to water, juice or a smoothie.
Ingredient Spotlight:
Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri)
Dragon’s Blood is the deep red resin from the Croton lechleri tree. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it is valued for digestive system support.
Gastro-Ease’s medicinal ingredient is pure Dragon’s Blood resin. Its Health Canada–licensed liquid formulation also contains glycerin and purified water as non-medicinal ingredients to support consistent dropper dosing.
How to Use Gastro-Ease
Effortless Daily Support
Adults: Take 1–2 servings orally, 1–3 times daily. Each serving is 1.25 mL. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond three weeks.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms develop, discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.
Versatile & Convenient
Enjoy its natural properties directly, or effortlessly stir your drops into a morning glass of water, fresh juice, or your daily wellness smoothie.
Always use as directed on the product label.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or if you have a medical condition.
The Science Behind Dragon’s Blood:
Helping Regulate Intestinal Fluid
What if managing diarrhea isn't simply about slowing the intestines, but understanding why excess water enters them in the first place?
Your intestines are constantly regulating the movement of fluids and electrolytes. This delicate balance is essential for healthy digestive function.
During certain types of diarrhea, specialized chloride channels in the intestinal lining become overactive. As chloride moves into the intestinal cavity, water follows, contributing to loose, watery stools.
Researchers studying compounds derived from Croton lechleri, the Amazonian tree known as Dragon’s Blood, have identified a fascinating biological mechanism.
A purified group of plant compounds known as proanthocyanidins can inhibit intestinal chloride channels involved in fluid secretion.
By reducing excessive chloride movement, these compounds can help limit the amount of water released into the intestines.
This mechanism is known as antisecretory activity.
The discovery is particularly significant because it led to the development of crofelemer, a prescription antidiarrheal medication derived from Croton lechleri.
Published research provides a scientific foundation for understanding the traditional use of Dragon’s Blood in digestive care.
Rooted in Nature. Grounded by Science.
Scientific note: These findings concern specific purified or standardized compounds derived from Croton lechleri. They do not establish equivalent clinical effects for all whole-resin products.
Quality You Can Verify
Because What Goes Into Your Body Matters
At Hello Rainforest Imports, quality is more than a promise.
It's something we believe should be supported by testing.
Our current Gastro-Ease batch has a Certificate of Analysis issued by Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp., documenting that the product met established specifications for microbial quality and chemical contaminants, including heavy metals.
We believe in transparency, which is why we're making this documentation available for you to review.
View Our Certificate of Analysis →
Lot 1C3439 | Quality Assurance release: August 7, 2025
Pesticide conformity is supported by raw-material testing documentation.
Ethical Rainforest Sourcing
We believe Dragon’s Blood should protect more than skin. It should protect the trees, the forest, and the people behind it.
The quality of Croton lechleri resin can vary significantly depending on where it is grown, how it is harvested, and how carefully it is handled after collection. Poorly managed extraction practices can place stress on trees, contribute to local depletion, and create inconsistent resin quality. That is why Hello Rainforest does not treat Dragon’s Blood as a generic raw material.
Our approach prioritizes cultivated seedlings, managed sourcing, careful harvest timing, and analytical batch testing to help verify purity, consistency, and key botanical markers. By working from a more controlled and responsible sourcing model, we aim to support stable income for local communities, protect the surrounding forest environment, and set a higher benchmark for Dragon’s Blood quality.
Not just harvested. Verified. Respected. Protected.
What Customers Are Saying
There was no magical moment when I woke up and everything had changed. I simply started feeling better—more normal. Each day, my stomach issues began to ease. I don’t normally turn to alternative medicine, but my girlfriend convinced me to try it. I had nothing to lose, and I’m so grateful I did. After a month, I have a whole new outlook.
C. Richards
5 STAR REVIEWS
"Works amazing on diarrhea.
This is my go to now."
- T. Ryan
"Best Product I have used for my IBS.
This has allowed me better mornings, away from my bathroom."
- Renee
"This has worked for my Shingles
Best product I have found."
- A.Beck
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided for educational purposes. Always use products according to their approved labelling.