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Accidental ingestion of wild henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) caused anticholinergic syndromes in two patients. Chemical analysis confirmed henbane as the likely cause, aiding diagnosis in challenging plant poisoning cases.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Botany
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Plant-related exposures are common in emergency departments and poison control centers.
  • Accurate plant identification is crucial but often difficult in poisoning cases.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with anticholinergic syndromes after ingesting an unidentified wild plant.
  • The suspect plant was collected from the same location where the patients were exposed.

Findings:

  • Chemical analysis of the collected plant material indicated a probable diagnosis of henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) poisoning.
  • The identified plant contained compounds consistent with the observed anticholinergic effects.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of chemical analysis in diagnosing plant-induced poisonings.

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