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Application of tourniquet should be to such an extent that the pressure exerted thereby should allow the passing of the little finger underneath it and above the skin. It remains always a matter of debate whether to incise the bite site or not. One school of thought combat the procedure as there are chances of infection of the wound created thereby. It may also get worsen especially in cases of viper bites as the open injuries get necrosed due to vasculotoxic effect of the venom ultimately results in amputation of the organ involved.  

Application of tourniquet should be to such an extent that the pressure exerted thereby should allow the passing of the little finger underneath it and above the skin. It remains always a matter of debate whether to incise the bite site or not. One school of thought combat the procedure as there are chances of infection of the wound created thereby. It may also get worsen especially in cases of viper bites as the open injuries get necrosed due to vasculotoxic effect of the venom ultimately results in amputation of the organ involved.  

   

   

''Chushana'' (sucking) may also be done after putting ''gomaya'' (dried cowdung) ''agada churnas'', or ''bhasma'' in mouth. (A.H.U.36/46-47)

''Chushana'' (sucking) may also be done after putting ''gomaya'' (dried cowdung) ''agada churnas'', or ''bhasma'' in mouth.<ref>Vagbhata. Uttara Sthana, Cha.36 Sarpavishapratishedha Adhyaya verse 46-47. In: Harishastri Paradkar Vaidya, Editors. Ashtanga Hridayam. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy;2000.p.4.</ref>

=== ''Agnikarma'' and its contraindications ===

=== ''Agnikarma'' and its contraindications ===