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Title: Homeopathy and biotherapy in Bothrops asper envenomation
Other Titles: Homeopatia e bioterápico em acidente botrópico
Authors: Arias Gutiérrez, Eilyn Mariana
Gómez, Aarón
Vargas, Adrián
Bregge da Silva, Cristiane
Keywords: snake envenomation
bothrops asper
homeopathy
biotherapy
Publisher: Revista de Homeopatia
Citation: Arias Gutiérrez, E. M., Gómez, A., Gómez, A., y Bregge da Silva , C. (2018). Homeopathy and biotherapy in Bothrops asper envenomation. Revista de Homeopatia, 81(1/2), 1-14. http://revista.aph.org.br/index.php/aph/article/view/400
Abstract: Snake envenomation by Bothrops asper is a common problem affecting cattle raising and rural workers in farms across Latin America. Control of hemorrhage must often be ensured at the site of the accident, as medical care and antivenom therapy might not be available on the premises. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of homeopathic medicine Phosphorus 6cH, biotherapy Bothrops asper 6cH and a homeopathic formula on hemorrhage induced by B. asper envenomation. Groups of mice received the investigated treatments before and after envenomation (minimal hemorrhagic dose) and the diameter and intensity of hemorrhage were assessed. When administered before envenomation, all 3 treatments reduced the hemorrhage diameter; the best results were achieved with formula administered 14 days before envenomation and Phos 6cH 7 days before. Among the animals treated after envenomation, Phos 6cH in 4 doses/hour exhibited the best results in terms of hemorrhage diameter and intensity. We conclude that both homeopathy and biotherapy exhibit considerable potential as alternative treatment to reduce hemorrhage induced by B. asper venom.
Description: Resumo: Acidentes por Bothrops asper afetam frequentemente o gado e trabalhadores rurais em toda a América Latina. Dado que tanto atenção médica quanto tratamento antiofídico podem não estar disponíveis no local do acidente, é necessário controlar a hemorragia in loco. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do medicamento homeopático Phosphorus 6cH, bioterápico Bothrops asper 6cH e um complexo homeopático na hemorragia induzida por B. asper. Diferentes grupos de camundongos receberam os medicamentos testados antes e depois do envenenamento (dose hemorrágica mínima) e foram medidos o diâmetro e a intensidade da hemorragia. Quando administrados antes do envenenamento, os 3 tratamentos reduziram o diâmetro da hemorragia, obtendo-se os melhores resultados com o complexo administrado 14 dias antes e Phos 6cH 7 dias antes. Entre os animais tratados depois do envenamento, os melhores resultados em termos de diâmetro e intensidade da hemorragia foram obtidos com Phos 6cH em 4 doses/hora. Conclui-se que tanto a homeopatia quanto o bioterápico apresentam grande potencial como tratamento alternativo para reduzir a hemorragia induzida por B.
URI: http://revista.aph.org.br/index.php/aph/article/view/400
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12411/662
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