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Intoxication from Veratrum album

G Quatrehomme1, F Bertrand, C Chauvet

  • 1Laboratoire de Médecine Légale, Faculté de Médecine, Nice, France.

Human & Experimental Toxicology
|March 1, 1993
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Veratrum poisoning, often accidental due to plant misidentification, can cause rapid symptoms like low blood pressure and slow heart rate. Fortunately, prompt treatment leads to full recovery without lasting effects.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Ethnobotany
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Veratrum album (False Hellebore) is a toxic plant.
  • Accidental Veratrum poisoning is a recognized clinical concern.
  • Misidentification with edible or medicinal plants like Gentiana is a common cause.

Observation:

  • Two new cases of Veratrum poisoning are presented.
  • Rapid onset of clinical symptoms within 30 minutes of ingestion was noted.
  • Key symptoms included hypotension (low blood pressure) and bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Findings:

  • Both patients experienced vomiting as a prominent symptom.
  • The clinical course was favorable in both described cases.
  • Complete recovery without any sequelae was achieved.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for accurate plant identification in foraging and herbal medicine.
  • Underscores the potential for severe toxicity from Veratrum species.
  • Emphasizes the importance of prompt medical intervention for Veratrum poisoning.