A case report of anaphylaxis induced by topical use of extract of Cynoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cyanoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum is a perennial plant that contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids of many types and used as traditional medicine for wounds, burns, and infections.

Case presentation

We report the first diagnosed case of 50 years old male who presented with anaphylaxis after the use of local herbal remedies ( Cyanoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum ) in his cut injury.

Discussion

Without seeing a doctor, individuals in our region of the world administer herbal plants for conditions like burn healing, infections, and wound healing. As a result, there is a delay in the course of treatment, and the herbal therapies have a number of negative side effects. Numerous academic studies have demonstrated the nume

SUBMITTER: Bhattarai HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422177 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature