The Biobrio 12(1 & 2), 2025

Clinical aspects of some plants used in the treatment of snakebite among folk-lore

Ashok Kumar Roy, Jyotsana Tripathi & Babita Bardhan

ABSTRACT:

Snakebite is still a serious health problem in many rural and tribal areas, especially where hospitals and antivenom treatments are not easily available. In such places, local people often depend on traditional knowledge and plant-based remedies passed down through generations. This study looks into the clinical effects of certain plants used by these communities to treat snakebites. Several plants, such as Mucuna pruriens, Andrographis paniculata, Eclipta prostrata and Hemidesmus indicus have demonstrated neutralizing effects against snake venom toxins. These plants exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antivenom properties, which help mitigate local tissue damage, coagulation disorders and neurotoxic effects induced by snake venom.

Keywords:    

Snakebite, Medicinal plants, Antivenom, Traditional medicine, Envenomation

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