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[M'khinza-related intoxication: about two observations].

Luc Pascal Christian Loulouga Badinga1,2, Nour Mekaoui1,2, Lamiae Karboubi1,2

  • 1Urgences Médicales Pédiatriques, Hôpital d'Enfants, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|March 29, 2019
PubMed
Summary

M'Khinza (Dysphania ambrosioides) infusions, used as antipyretics in Morocco, can cause severe toxicity. Two pediatric cases resulted in fatalities, highlighting the dangers of unverified traditional remedies.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethnobotany
  • Toxicology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Dysphania ambrosioides (M'Khinza) is a plant used in Moroccan traditional medicine for its antipyretic properties.
  • Incorrect dosage or preparation of M'Khinza can lead to significant toxicity.
  • Traditional pharmacopoeia research is crucial for validating and standardizing medicinal plant use.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of severe poisoning following M'Khinza infusion ingestion were reported.
  • A 5-month-old infant developed toxic encephalopathy.
  • A 10-year-old girl presented with severe dehydration and acute gastroenteritis.

Findings:

  • Both pediatric patients ingested undetermined doses of M'Khinza infusion as an antipyretic.
  • Both cases were fatal, with deaths occurring within 12 hours.
Keywords:
IntoxicationM´khinzaansérineenfant

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  • M'Khinza ingestion led to neurotoxicity and enterotoxicity in the reported cases.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the critical need to recognize M'Khinza-induced neurotoxicity and enterotoxicity for accurate diagnosis.
    • Emphasizes the importance of public health information and education to prevent harmful consumption of traditional remedies.
    • Underscores the necessity for formalizing and standardizing traditional prescriptions through further research.