The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective

• Main Authors: Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi, Othman, Iekhsan, Che Mohamad, Che Anuar
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017
• Subjects: BL Religion; RS Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/1/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics_ARTICLE.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/2/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics%20the%20Ethical%20Issues%20From%20Islamic%20Perspective_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/; http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/volume_17_special_issue_1/Pages-from-2WCIIv1-001-006.pdf

Venom is a mixture of biologically active toxins that affect normal physiological functions. With the advance in technology, the complexity and functions of venom and its toxins are slowly being revealed. It has become important source for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic agents. However, there...