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Cow dung powder poisoning.
Khaja Mohideen Sherfudeen1, Senthil Kumar Kaliannan1, Pavan Kumar Dammalapati1
1Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Summary
Accidental ingestion of yellow cow dung powder, known locally as "saani powder," poses a poisoning risk, particularly to children in Tamil Nadu. This study highlights two cases of yellow cow dung powder poisoning.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Cow dung was historically used for sanitation in South India due to its germicidal properties.
- Commercially produced synthetic cow dung powder, or "saani powder," is now common in households in Tamil Nadu.
- This powder is readily available and poses an accidental ingestion risk, especially for children.