Rattlesnake Bite

Rattlesnake Bite
This type of bite comes from a rattlesnake. If bitten by a rattlesnake, it is important to try to seek medical attention immediately. Rattlesnake bites can be fatal. The venom will start to damage tissue and affect the circulatory system by destroying blood cells, skin cells, and beginning the process in which internal hemorrhaging takes place.

Treatment:
Yarrow

• Common Name: Yarrow
• Scientific Name: Achillea Millefolium
• Family: Asteraceae
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest/Tall Grass Prairie
• Uses: anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, stops bleeding, blood-cleansing
• Active Chemical Ingredient: Chamazulene
• Preparation: apply fresh root and leaves to wound

Treatment:
American Dogwood

• Common Name: American Dogwood
• Scientific Name: Cornus Florida
• Family: Cornaceae
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest/Tall Grass Prairie
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Betulin, Betulinic-Acid
• Uses: Replacement for quinine, anti-malaria, blood cleansing
• Preparation: Infusion of roots, leaves, flowers

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