Four Cases of Phytolacca Esculenta Van Houtte Intoxication due to Misidentification as a Ginseng
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
; : 133-135, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-30070
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Poisoning by Phytolacca esculenta commonly occurs by misidentification as other edible plants. The root of Phytolacca esculenta is similar to other roots, such as kudzu, balloon flower, codonopsis lanceolata, and ginseng. The author experienced four cases of Phytolacca esculenta intoxication due to misidentification as a ginseng. We report on these cases with a review of the literature.
Full text:
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Plant Poisoning
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Plants, Edible
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Poisoning
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Codonopsis
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Pueraria
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Phytolacca
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Phytolacca americana
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Platycodon
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Panax
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article