The Natural Repertory of Prof. William Nelson

Venoms of the viper family are potent in their ability to digest different
cells. In fat, small tears in the blood vessels can occur as a result of this
venom. The action of the proteolytic enzyme in the venom can also
produce necrosis. The venoms of the rattlesnake viper family can have
strong necrotizing effects. Oftentimes necrosis is seen at the site of the
bite in the human victims who survive these snake bites. The proteolytic
effects kill cells homeopathically. It can restore life to necrotized areas, as
in peripheral circulatory disease.
Edema and swelling occur after many different snake bites because
they start histamine cascades. A chart on some of the hemorrhagic and
proteolytic effects of snake venom is shown below.
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