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- Title
Aconite poisoning.
- Authors
Chan, Thomas Y K
- Abstract
Aconitine and related alkaloids found in the Aconitum species are highly toxic cardiotoxins and neurotoxins. The wild plant (especially the roots and root tubers) is extremely toxic. Severe aconite poisoning can occur after accidental ingestion of the wild plant or consumption of an herbal decoction made from aconite roots. In traditional Chinese medicine, aconite roots are used only after processing to reduce the toxic alkaloid content. Soaking and boiling during processing or decoction preparation will hydrolyze aconite alkaloids into less toxic and non-toxic derivatives. However, the use of a larger than recommended dose and inadequate processing increases the risk of poisoning.
- Publication
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2009, Vol 47, Issue 4, p279
- ISSN
1556-9519
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/15563650902904407