Snakebite has been categorised as a ‘neglected tropical disease’ by WHO
in 2009 and it affects mainly the poorer countries like Africa and Asia. The standard
treatment for snake envenomation is the anti-snake venom medication which can be
very expensive, not readily available and specific against a snake species. This study
was conducted to screen the phytochemical compounds of Tamarindus indica seed
extract (TSE) and its in-vitro effects on snake venom of three snake species; namely
Daboia russelli, Naja kaouthia and Ophiophagus hannah. (Copied from article).