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Gloriosa superba poisoning.

H M Aleem1

  • 1K M Crescent Hospital, Thuvarankurichy, TamilNadu.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Gloriosa superba root extract poisoning is common in the region. Even children recovered fully with only supportive care for severe gastrointestinal symptoms, sweating, hypotension, jaundice, bradycardia, and convulsions.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Ethnobotany
  • Plant-based poisoning

Background:

  • Gloriosa superba, a creeper plant, is frequently consumed for suicidal attempts in the region.
  • This report details a family poisoning incident involving the crude liquid extract of Gloriosa superba root.

Observation:

  • A family involved in Gloriosa superba business consumed its root extract.
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms were predominant.
  • Children exhibited more severe symptoms including sweating, hypotension, jaundice, bradycardia, and convulsions.

Findings:

  • The poisoning primarily affected the gastrointestinal system.
  • Pediatric patients presented with critical signs such as hypotension, jaundice, bradycardia, and convulsions.
  • All symptoms were reversible with symptomatic treatment.

Implications:

  • Highlights the severe toxicity of Gloriosa superba root extract.
  • Emphasizes the need for public awareness and accessible symptomatic treatment for Gloriosa superba poisoning.
  • Suggests the potential for effective management of severe cases with supportive care alone.

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