Snake poison. Use in medicine
Snakes are the most poisonous creatures,inhabiting our planet. Enough even a very small amount of lethal substance, which they secrete with their glands, to deprive a person of life. However, any snake venom, diluted in certain proportions, becomes a valuable medicine that helps with many diseases. This natural gift is highly valued in international markets and is worth more than gold.
A clear liquid having a greenish oryellowish color, has long been used by Greek and Roman healers in the treatment of leprosy and smallpox, and also as an external agent for wound healing. Modern scientific studies have shown that snake venom includes a mixture of substances of organic and inorganic type. Its components are peptides and amino acids, proteins and enzymes, toxins and pigments, mineral components, fats and other elements. In medical practice, poisons find their use as a means of assisting the painkiller, hemostatic and antitumor effect. They have also been widely used in the course of treatment for rheumatism of tendons, neuralgias, as well as for getting rid of degenerative and inflammatory phenomena in the joints.
The mechanism of action of snake venom on the humanthe body has not yet been deciphered. However, a small transparent drop, falling into the bloodstream, is carried throughout the body and causes a positive therapeutic effect. Cobra venom, used in the required quantities, can exert analgesic effects. It can be used as a substitute for morphine for patients suffering from cancer. In this case, the effect of the poison extends to a longer period and its reception is not addictive. Currently, drugs have been developed that incorporate this natural remedy to improve the overall condition of patients suffering from angina and epilepsy, as well as bronchial asthma.
Snake venom is used in the manufacture of manymedicines. The most popular of them is the medicine "Vipraxin". It is an aqueous solution based on the dry venom of an ordinary viper. This liquid is packaged into ampoules having a volume of one milliliter. Usually the drug does not cause side effects. However, it is contraindicated in the presence of an active form of pulmonary tuberculosis and febrile conditions, as well as inadequate coronary and cerebral circulation, which is of a pronounced nature. This medication is not prescribed for violations of kidney and liver function of heavy type.
Pharmaceutical industry produces ointmentsfor external use containing snake venom. Their effect on the body is based on the suction effect. Ointment based on snake venom can also activate the defenses of the body. The most popular is the drug for external use "Viprosal". Snake venom ointment contains collected from the glands of gurzy. Additional elements included in the preparation are: fir tree oil, camphor, salicylic acid, petrolatum, paraffin, glycerin and water emulsifier. When taking medication, there may be local allergic reactions.
Snake venom is also included in the ointment "ViprosalAT". However, it contains a substance derived from the glands of an ordinary viper. The use of the drug can also cause symptoms of allergic manifestations on the skin. For more effective exposure to ointments on the body, it is recommended that it be applied to prepared surfaces. Skin covers in the pathology area are pre-washed with warm water using soap. After applying the ointment, it is advisable to wrap a sore spot with a woolen shawl or scarf. Recommended use of ointments for rheumatism and neuralgia, lumbago and myositis, sciatica and the like pathologies.
