Common toxidromes of plant poisonings in Taiwan

Lin, Tai‐Chi; Nelson, Lewis S.; Tsai, Juei-Hsiung; Hung, Dong-Zong; Hu, Sheng; Chan, Hon Man; Deng, Jou‐Fang

doi:10.1080/15563650802077924

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“…In another instance, a rare fatality was associated with a decoction of bark; an 18 -year -old girl ingested the decoction and within 30 minutes became dizzy and fainted (Toh 1969 ). In 9 instances of intoxication reported from Taiwan, only gastrointestinal irritant effects were noted; mild in 6 and moderate in 3 (Lin et al 2009 ). She died 3 days later.…”

Section: Mahogany Family Meliamentioning

confidence: 96%

Meliaceae Juss.

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Tyrl²

2012

Toxic Plants of North America

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Section: Mahogany Family Meliamentioning

confidence: 96%

Meliaceae Juss.

and¹,

Tyrl²

2012

Toxic Plants of North America

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“…In addition, data of the HTIS were compared to similar data of other toxicology centers in the US [4], India [26], Taiwan [2], Switzerland [1] and Italy [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Data of poison control centers from several countries reveal that a significant proportion of all poisonings is related to plant exposures [1][2][3][4]. The most common causes of plantrelated toxicity are accidental ingestion of poisonous plant materials, misuse of herbal products, suicide attempts and abuse of hallucinogenic plants.…”

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confidence: 99%

Worldwide poisoning potential of Brugmansia and Datura

Kerchner

Farkas

2019

Forensic Toxicol

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Purpose The toxicological significance of human exposures to angel's trumpet plants (Brugmansia and Datura species) in their native American and non-native regions (Asia, Africa, and Europe) was highlighted, and the poisoning potential of various plant parts was discussed. Methods Nearly 2500 cases of human plant exposures, reported to the Hungarian Toxicological Information Service between 2005 and 2017, were analyzed and compared to data of other toxicology centers in America, Asia and Europe, focusing on exposures to tropane alkaloid-containing plants. Results In America, Brugmansia and Datura were not among the 15 most common plant ingestions, but were responsible for 20% of the fatal outcomes in a 26-year period. In Asia, the anticholinergic toxidrome, related to Brugmansia and Datura, was among the most frequent plant-related intoxications, which included accidental ingestion, improper use of herbal medicines and plant abuse. In Europe, Brugmansia and Datura were among the top four plant taxa causing intoxications with major outcomes, being the leading plants ingested for their hallucinogenic properties, and accounted for 60% of abuse cases in Hungary in a 13-year period. Use of Brugmansia and Datura for criminal purposes has been reported from America, Asia and Europe. The concentrations of tropane alkaloids vary with the species, seasons and plant parts. Ingestion of the seeds and flowers has the highest toxicological significance, but exposure to the leaves and floral nectar can also cause intoxication. Conclusions Angel's trumpets have high toxicological significance both in their native and non-native regions, mainly due to their hallucinogenic property and accidental ingestion.

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“…However, they may cause gastroenteritis in children who chew on the plants (Lin et al 2009). However, for other animals, the crotons are potent irritants, but because they are very unpalatable, most problems are limited to skin irritation.…”

Section: Disease Problems and Genesis-as The Common Namesmentioning

confidence: 99%