Snakes are the most poisonous creatures that inhabit our planet. It even lacks a very small amount of deadly substance, which they secrete with their glands in order to kill a person. However, any snake venom, diluted in certain proportions, becomes a valuable medicine that helps with many diseases. This natural gift is highly regarded in international markets and costs more than gold.
A clear liquid with a greenish or yellowish color has long been used by Greek and Roman doctors in the treatment of leprosy and smallpox, as well as an external means for healing wounds. Modern scientific studies have proved that snake venom includes a mixture of substances of an 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 application as a means of contributing to the provision of a painkiller, hemostatic and anti-tumor effect. They were widely used in the course of treatment for tendon rheumatism, neuralgia, as well as in getting rid of degenerative and inflammatory phenomena in the joints.
The mechanism of action of snake venom on the human body has not yet been deciphered. However, a small transparent drop, getting into the bloodstream, spreads throughout the body and causes a positive therapeutic effect. Cobra venom, consumed in the required amounts, can have a painkiller effect. It can be used as a substitute for morphine for patients with cancer. In this case, the action of the poison extends over a longer period and its reception is not addictive. Currently developed drugs, which include this natural remedy, contribute to improving the general condition of patients suffering from angina pectoris and epilepsy, as well as bronchial asthma.
Snake venom is used in the manufacture of many medicines. The most popular of them is the medicine "Vipraksin". It is an aqueous solution made on the basis of dry venom of an ordinary viper. This liquid is packaged in 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 with febrile conditions, as well as in case of insufficiency of coronary and cerebral circulation, which is pronounced. This drug is not prescribed for impaired renal and hepatic function.
The pharmaceutical industry produces ointments for external use containing snake venom. Their effect on the body is based on the provision of a suction effect. An ointment based on snake venom can also activate the body's defenses. The most popular drug is Viprosal for external use. Snake venom ointment contains collected from the gyurza glands. Additional elements included in the preparation are: fir tree oil, camphor, salicylic acid, petrolatum, paraffin, glycerin and a water emulsifier. When taking the medication, local allergic reactions may occur.
Snake venom is also included in the Viprosal B ointment. However, it contains a substance obtained from the glands of an ordinary viper. The use of the drug can also cause symptoms of allergic manifestations on the skin. For a more effective effect of the ointment on the body, it is recommended that it be applied to prepared surfaces. The skin in the area of pathology is pre-washed with warm water and soap. After applying the ointment, it is advisable to wrap the sore spot with a woolen scarf or scarf. The use of ointments for rheumatism and neuralgia, lumbago and myositis, sciatica and the like pathologies is recommended.