A case report of anaphylaxis induced by topical use of extract of Cynoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhattarai, Himal Bikram; Shah, Sangam; Panthi, Anup; Maharjan, Gyabina; Subedi, Ayusha; Dhakal, Rosy; Koirala, Aakash
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 80(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: Anaphylaxis -- Cyanoglossum wallichii -- Nepal; Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

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 numerous advantages of herbal plants, but despite these advantages, there is a lack of sufficient scientific evidence and knowledge regarding their use and potential drawbacks. Conclusion: Non-judicial use of Cyanoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum may lead to potentially life-threatening condition like anaphylaxis Highlights: Cyanoglossum wallichii is used as traditional medicine for wounds, burns, and infections. Topical use of Cynoglossum wallichii var. golchidiatum plant's extract over a cut injury causes anaphylaxis.