Ethnomedicinal plants used for the treatment of snake bites by Malayali tribal’s and rural people in Salem district, Tamilnadu, India

Alagesaboopathi, C.

doi:10.12692/ijb/3.2.42-53

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“…(Two times a day for 5–7 d to cure any poisonous bite, as well as root powder applied topically. )29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Acalypa indica Linn.EuphorbiaceaeKuppi (Indian acalypha), Kuppe gida, Muktajuri, KuppimeniLeaf, Whole plantLeaf paste applied over the bitten part or paste smeared on spot of bite (3–4 d).29, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 Acanthus ilicifolius Linn.AcanthaceaeMaranda,Maraneli,KazhimulliFruitFor dressing snakebite crushed fruits are used. 52 Achyranthes aspera Linn.AmaranthaceaeApamarg, Khoruch, Puth Kanda, Apang, Ola kanta, Kutri, Puthkanda, Adhajhara, Latjira, Chirchiti Kutri, Chirchita, Valiya kadaladi, Kempu Uttarani, Uttarane, Kakralata, Adhijhara, NayuruviRoot, seeds, whole plant, leaf, stemThe whole plant extract or root extract is given orally as well as the paste obtained from the root has been used (for 3 wk)29, 38, 43, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 Aconitum balfourii (Bruhl) Muk.RanunculaceaeMeethaRoot, tuberTuber paste used externally and internally.78, …”

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“…CorreaRutaceaeBel, VilvamFruit, leaves, root barkDecoction/extract (twice a day upto 5 d) of the leaves is given orally or root bark extract is administered internally for every 4 h up to 3 d.29, 41, 65, 66, 91, 92 Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex SchultAmaranthaceaeKannu peelai, PoolapoWhole plant, rhizome, rootJuice is prepared and taken orally (for 11 d)29, 72, 93, 94 Ageratum conyzoides Linn.AsteraceaeKhoobi, Sahdevi, Kynbatblu myngai, Ajgandha, Sadevi UchuntiLeavesPaste of leaf with rhizome of Zingiber officinale is used.50, 58, 96, 97, 98 Alangium salvifolium (Linn.f) Wang.AlangiaceaeAnkol, Ankula, Alangi, AanklaWhole plant, root, leaf, stem bark,About 15 g of bark, ground with 10–12 black peppers and mixed with 60 g animal fat, is given every 2 h to cure snakebite.Root bark decoction is given internally to treat.29, 38, 60, 65, 70 Albizia lebbeck (Linn). Benth.FabaceaeSiris, Kala Siris, Segta/Siris, Hombage, bhandiLeaves, bark, flower, whole plant, rootPaste of bark is used.45, 54, 55, 73 Allium cepa Linn.LiliaceaePiyaz, VenkayamSkin bulbPaste taken from fresh skin bulb for external application (5 d).29, 65 Allium sativum Linn.LiliaceaeRosunBulbsBulb is made into paste and given orally.…”

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“…R.Br.ApocynaceaeSaptparni, Chatni, Satina, Barap lei, LawthongLeaf, barkBark decoction given orally.54, 73 Alstonia venenata R.Br.ApocynaceaeAnalivegham, Elaipalai, AnaliveghamStem, bark rootTablets made from paste of stem bark are taken with cow’s urine.Decoction also taken orally.49, 70 Alternanthera sessilis (Linn.) R. Brown ex DCAmaranthaceaeKandiliJariStem, leafExternal application of stem and leaf paste is used. 72 Amaranthus spinosus LinnAmaranthaceaeKateli, Mullikeerai, Kateli Chaurai, Kanta-bhaji, Kateli-chaulaiRoots, leaf, whole plantPaste of leaves is applied locally.50, 72 Amaranthus viridis Linn.AmaranthaceaeKhutora, ChaulaiLeaf, stemLeaves/stem paste are applied externally.70, 96 Ammannia baccifera Linn.LythraceaeNeerumulliWhole plantWhole plant powder mixed with hot cow’s milk to drink.65, 70 Andrographis echioides NeesAcanthaceaeNadnaur, Gusum puru, GopuranthangiWhole plantPaste of whole plant is given orally with water. It is also applied externally.65, 84 Andrographis lineate Wallich exAcanthaceaeSiriyanangai, Periyanangai, MalaiveempuWhole plant, leavesPaste of leaves is applied externally.About 30 g of whole plant paste is directly administered orally.29, 65 Andrographis paniculata (Burm f) Wall.…”

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“…Ex. Nees.AcantheceaeKalmegh, Bhumi neem, Neelaveppu, Nilavaembu, Chirianangai, Sirianangai, PeriyanangaiLeaf, leaves, whole plantA decoction of the leaves with the leaves of Andrographis alata is given.Decoction or extract is applied externally.29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 49, 51, 57, 65, 68, 69, 72, 94, 98 Argemone mexicana Linn.PapaveraceaeSialkatahi, Datturi, Pilikateli, Bharbhand, BrahmathanduLeaf, Seed, rootLeaf/seed decoction given orally (7 d).Root paste is also used.29, 59, 65 Arisaema tortuosum (Wall.) SchottAraceaeHaap roodakaro, Halida, Kotukand, Chambus, ChakrataTuber, bulbPaste of the tuber in applied.Infusion of fresh bulb is taken orally thrice a day.72, 77 Aristolochia bracteolate Lamk.AristolochiaceaeKalipad, AduthinnapalaiLeaves, rootLeaves paste applied externally as well as infusion is taken orally.41, 49, 65, 72 Aristolochia indica Linn.AristolochiaceaeSapasan, Cheriya eswaramulla, Garalika, Garudi, Nagbel, Arkamul, Birthwort, Ishwarmul, Bhedi-Janete, Karalakam, Kaliparh, Kaligulesar, Issavari, Eashwari, Eshwarballi, Eshwari gida, Perumarindu, Karuda kodi, Garudakodi, ThalaisuruliRoot, entire plantFresh roots are grounded along with rouwalfia serpentina mixed in water taken twice daily (3 d).Root powder is snuffed; root juice is given orally and root paste applied locally.29, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43, 63, 65, 68, 69, 72, …”

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“…Taub.FabaceaePalash, Dhak, Parsa, PlashBark, leaf, flower, gum, seed, stem bark, resin, latexBark paste applied on swelling.Paste of one seed in 10 mL lemon juice is given orally.58, 59, 66, 73, 83, 98 Caesalpinia bonduc (Linn.) Roxb.CaesalpiniaceaePoonainagam, KaranjSeedsSeeds paste applied externally (2 wk). 29 Calotropis gigantea (L.) R. BrAsclepiadaceaeDev rui, Aak, Ekke, Akanda, Erukku, Aakdo, Safedaakdo, Gadsa, Akanda, ErukkuRoots, latexRoot bark is ground into paste and made into pills n given orally.Leaf latex is applied externally.29, 38, 43, 58, 62, 65, 68, 69, 70, 92 Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.AsclepiadaceaeRui, Rai, Aakori: Aakra, Biliekke, Ekka (Safed Ak), Rakta arka, Vellerukku, Akra, Aak, Madar, Safed Madar, Gadsa, AkwanLatex, root, young budsLeaf latex is applied on bitten area.Root is crushed and given to drink and applied externally.48, 58, 66 Carica papaya Linn.CaricaceaePapita, Amrurbhanda, PapitaFruit, seed, latexUnripped fruit of Carica papaya is taken and the skin is removed by slicing.…”

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Ethnomedicinal plants used for snakebite in India: a brief overview

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The result of human interface and assortment of the most desirable, influential, and successful plant species found in the immediate environment at a precise circumstance is attributable to indigenous knowledge of plant species. India has a rich variety of medicinal plants growing under different geographical and ecological conditions; 1500 out of 15,000 privileged plant species have been reported to have medicinal uses. Snakebite is a severe medical, social, and economic problem in many parts of the world, chiefly in tropical and subtropical nations where majority of the world’s dangerous snakes are found and where access to treatment is limited. In India, a range of medicinal plants are used as antidotes for snakebites, used either singly or in combination with other agents. The present study makes an effort to assemble information on medicinal plants that are grown and used for snakebite treatment in India. From a range of literature sources, data have been compiled with emphasis on the plants, family, parts used, etc., depending on the availability of information. This paper enumerates 523 plant species belonging to 122 families that act as antidotes against snakebites. We believe this study of herbal antidotes against snake venom is of substantial significance to society.

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