A snake bite is the result of an unfortunate accidental interaction between a snake and a human. It is the single most important toxin-related injury, causing substantial mortality in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Snake venom is highly modified saliva (Reptile Venom Research) that is produced by special glands of certain species of snakes. In many countries this snake venom is cured by the medicinal plants. Whatare your thoughts regarding this alternative treatment?
I have seen Serpentia rowlofovia used in Nepal for snake bite. That has helped alot of people in that region. I think serpentine is the major component which works as anti dote.
are they using Serpentia as drug formulation or is their treatment system under clinical experiment? Thank for the info Mr. Satyal
The plant has been in use as ethnomedicine. I think they have to be clinically experimented.
Plants used against snake bite inIndia.
Many plants may not neutralize the venom itself, they may be used to treat snake bite because they alleviate some of the symptoms (fear and panic) by tranquilising compounds like Rauwolfia serpentina (Apocynaceae) as it contains the tranquilising alkaloid, Reserpine.
Some species are grown around houses or their extracts sprinkled on the floor to repel snakes like Garlic (Allium sativum;Liliaceae)and Garlic vine (Pseudocalyma alliceaum,Bignoniaceae).
Some plants may stimulate the immune system thus having beneficial effects, helping in removal of the venom. In this context,Aristolochia species (Aristolochiaceae) is noteworthy. It contains Aristolochic acid which is immune stimulant.
Plants with analgesic and anti - inflammatory effects may lessen the inflammation and pain caused by snake bites like Rhapidophora pertusa (Araceae).
Snake bite like incidents may occur in the agricultural field or in other undisturbed areas. There are many plant species which are traditionally used by the people since earlier times. The important thing is that the correct identification of the species used. Plant may provide instant relief. What actually required is that people should know about these plants in detail.
snake venom is antigen. it can treated with antibody. Though many of the herbs available for immunostimulation that can stimulate immunity but it takes time and can not use in emergency condition. in that case giving passive immunity is the only way to save life.
can u put the picture of the plant (Serpentia rowlofovia), i cannot find it in the web. I never heard of plant that can use as anti venom at my place. If alternative treatment can cure snake venom from many types of snakes, that is better. cause we don't have to go and find the snake in order to get its venom to be use as antivenom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauvolfia_serpentina You can find detail in this Wikipedia page. Though I am also attaching its picture please have a look. It has two different spelling -Rauwolfia_serpentina or Rauvolfia_serpentina both are of same species.
It should be properly isolated and then use after clinical approval, because snake bite may very dangerous. So it should use with proper care. There are so many incidences in which villagers lost there life because of lake of knowledge,......
Thank You all for contributing your thoughts in the topic.
Mr. William, its so amazed that Vitamin C help to neutralize snake venom in Animal's body.
Mr. Manoj Thank you for the info
Mr. Sidhu I am agrre with you.
MR. Ketan Couldn't it possible to isolate lead compounds from the plant to develop antivenom drugs/injection which will be worked as hyperimmunizing antigens although Snake venoms are complex substances ???
I want to share a recent paper about snake bite treatment with medicinal plants:
Conference Paper Use of Medicinal Plants against snake venom to Treat Snake B...
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