What herbs to use for snake bites

Snakes are a very common animal in nature. They can be divided into two types: non-venomous and poisonous. If people are bitten by poisonous snakes and do not take effective measures to deal with them in time, it will pose a threat to people's lives. Herbs are materials used in traditional Chinese medicine. Some Chinese herbal medicines are very effective for people bitten by poisonous snakes. So what herbal medicines should be used when bitten by a poisonous snake? Let me introduce it in detail below.

1. Dongfengcai

Scientific name: Aster scaber (Asteraceae)

Other names: Baiyuncao, Tucaozhu, Zuanshangou, Panlongcao, and Jishitianginseng.

Efficacy and functions: dispel wind and detoxify, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

The usual dosage for internal use is 1030-15 grams of root, 30-60 grams of whole herb or fresh product.

Usage: For external use, take the fresh root, mash it and apply it to the affected area; for internal use, decoct it alone in water, or grind it into powder with an equal weight of gentian, etc., take 3 grams each time, 3 times a day, with boiled water. It can treat snake bites such as five-step snake, pit viper, and bamboo leaf green snake.

2. Bamboo Panax Notoginseng

Other names: Bamboo-jointed life, Arhat Panax notoginseng, and Earth Ginseng (belongs to the Araliaceae family)

Efficacy: hemostasis, expectorant, analgesic and swelling reduction. The medicinal part is the rhizome that looks like a white radish.

Usage: For the treatment of blood-circulating venomous snake bites, the single herb has a good effect. Take the roots, dry them and soak them in white wine. Take 15-30 grams each time.

3. Lobelia

Scientific name: Lobclia chinensis (Campanulaceae)

Other names: Jijiesuo, snake grass, half-flower, fine rice grass, snake tongue grass, melon seed grass, and poison-purifying grass.

Efficacy and functions: dispel wind and detoxify, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

Usual dosage for oral administration: 15-30 grams.

Usage: For external use, wash the fresh grass, mash it and apply it to the swelling around the wound; for internal use, you can decoct it alone or mash the fresh grass to take the juice. Or you can combine 10 grams of Prunella Vulgaris, 3 grams of Asarum, 3 centipedes, and 3 scorpions, decoct in water and drink, it can treat various snake bites.

4. Aristolochia

Scientific name: Aristolochaia debilis (Aristolochiaceae)

Other names: Qingmuxiang (root), Tianxianteng (path), Sha herb, snake ginseng, earth musk, Qingtengxiang.

Efficacy and dosage: Regulating qi and relieving pain, detoxifying, and lowering blood pressure. The usual dosage for oral administration of the root is 5-10 grams.

usage:

Take the root, add vinegar to grind into juice, apply to the swollen area, or grind into powder, add vinegar and apply; it can also be boiled in water alone. It was often used in the Ming Dynasty to treat various snake bites.

5. Tianjihuang

Scientific name: Hypcricum japonicum (Hypericaceae)

Efficacy and dosage: It has the effects of reducing swelling, dispersing blood stasis, clearing away heat and detoxifying. The usual dosage for oral administration is: 10-15 grams.

usage:

When used externally, mash it and apply it to the wound. You can also use an equal amount of Lobelia chinensis to mash it and apply it to the wound. When taken internally, decoct it in water alone or take the juice to drink, which can treat various snake bites.