The color of the blood can frequently point to the location of the bleeding. Older blood, which will appear dark and tar like in the faces, is the result of bleeding in the upper GI tract. On the other hand, bright red blood is newer. This blood is likely the result of bleeding in the rectum or lower intestines.
Top definition. chase the dragon. (1) Chasing the dragon is a method of smoking opium (opium is often referred to as a dragon in asian cultures). The opium is heated on some kind of metal and a fine line of smoke evolves from the heated drug. This smoke is now to be chased (meaning breathed in), often through a small tube, like a straw.
(3) The dragon may represent the devouring aspect of (your relationship with) your mother. 'Slaying the dragon' may therefore mean putting an end to whatever in your attachment to your mother is detrimental to the process of finding your own psychic individuality.