Publications by authors named "Milena Santos Falcao"
J Ethnopharmacol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- In Brazil, Bothrops snakes are responsible for about 90% of snakebite accidents, particularly affecting rural populations who seek traditional remedies like buriti oil for treatment.
- The study evaluates the antiophidic (snakebite treatment) potential of buriti oil against venom from Bothrops moojeni, combining cultural practices with scientific research.
- Results show that buriti oil contains a high percentage of beneficial components and significantly inhibits the toxic effects of the venom, demonstrating its potential as an alternative treatment for snakebites.
