sapindus esculentus/hemorrhage

Organic extracts representing 48 species included in 30 families of Costa Rican tropical plants were evaluated for their ability to neutralize hemorrhagic activity induced by the venom of the snake Bothrops asper. A bioassay in mice was used, based on intradermal injection of either venom or

BACKGROUND Sapindus saponaria L. (Sapindaceae) bark, root, and fruits are used as sedatives and to treat gastric ulcer and also demonstrate diuretic and expectorant effects. OBJECTIVE The anti-snake venom properties of callus of S. saponaria are investigated here for the first time. METHODS In vitro