Datura stramonium poisoning: a case report and review of the literature

Korkmaz, Muhammet Furkan; Bostancı, Muharrem; Onur, Hatice; Çağan, Eren

doi:10.18621/eurj.392041

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“…Botanically, it has whitish- tubular flowers with fruits containing seeds in an encapsulated form. Datura stramonium L has been widely reported to be very toxic [[12], [13], [14]]. The plant also possesses anti-inflammatory potential, stimulatory effects on the central nervous system (CNS), active clearing effect on the respiratory tract thereby aiding the respiratory system as well as keeping the teeth and skin healthy [[15], [16], [17]].…”

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“…Although, all parts of D. stramonium are toxic, its ripened seeds contain the highest concentration of its active principles [11,12,[19], [20], [21]]. Its frequent poisoning (intentional or accidental) may be intricately linked to its ubiquitous nature, ease of contaminating foodstuffs and portable water and its high toxicity [13,14,[22], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [28], [29], [30], [31], [32]]. Regardless of the part ingested, D. stramonium may cause complications whose diagnosis may be difficult to unravel [20,33,34].…”

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Multiple organ toxicity of Datura stramonium seed extracts

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Multiple organ toxicity of Datura stramonium seed extracts

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“…In a clinical case, there is even a report of a 6-year-old boy who is diagnosed with anticholinergic poisoning. 46 Another unusual case of acute D. stramonium poisoning in a 3-year-old girl who experiences toxic delirium an hour after swallowing D. stramonium plant leaves. This plant poisoning is characterized mainly by toxic delirium which occurs quickly after consumption.…”

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The Knowledge of Lombok Praya-Indonesia Regional Community on the Safety Use of Medicinal Plants

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The use of medicinal plants to maintain or overcome health problems has long been carried out by worldwide community. Along with the development of knowledge, data about the existence of undesirable effects or side effects associated with the use of medicinal plants that are not appropriate are obtained. This research is conducted to determine public knowledge about the safety several medicinal plants use. The study was conducted with a questionnaire technique in Lombok Praya, Indonesia. The results show that knowledge about the safety of the use of medicinal plants in breastfeeding mothers obtains the correct answer by 48%, knowledge about the parts of medicinal plants that are dangerous for consumption by 39% and knowledge about medicinal plants that can increase health risks by 21%. Whereas, the knowledges for the use of medicinal plants in pregnant women and the use of medicinal plants that are not right obtains very good results with correct answers of 79% and 81%. Based on further interviews, these good results are obtained because they are supported more by traditional use of the plant that has already existed in the area. Public understanding of the safety of some medicinal plants in Lombok Praya is still lacking. It is necessary to add knowledge about the use of medicinal plants that requires special attention, especially on plants that are often used by people in the area. Local health agencies need to disseminate information on the safety of medicinal plants that is wider and more sustainable. Keywords: Community, medicinal plant, safety, public understanding.

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“…The quality and quantity of toxic compounds present in plant tissues are very important for the consequences on human health as well as the frequency of consumption. Some inedible flowers contain phytotoxins that can cause serious pathological conditions even if the consumer has eaten small amounts (e.g., Colchicum autumnale, Datura stramonium, Nerium oleander) [121][122][123]. Most of these plants produce floral nectar consisting of sugars (about 90% by dry weight) and several compounds, including lipids, amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and secondary phytotoxic compounds transported between plant tissues via the phloem.…”

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A Snapshot on Food Allergies: A Case Study on Edible Flowers

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Durazzo³

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This perspective study addresses the main causes of adverse reactions to foods in humans, by taking into account the main allergic reactions that may occur as a result of food ingestion, as well the main allergens present in food and how their allergenicity change as a result of food preparation. In addition, European legislation on food labeling and novel foods was taken into account. The case study of this perspective is on the potential allergenicity of edible flowers as well as evidence of phytochemistry and toxic compounds and the risk associated with their ingestion. Regarding edible flowers, a key issue to address is if they are safe to consume or not. In the framework of the project “Innovative activities for the development of the cross-border supply chain of the edible flower” (ANTEA), we considered 62 different species and varieties of edible flowers. The results obtained by consulting two databases on allergens, COMPRISE and Allergen Nomenclature, marked two alerts for two species of edible flowers selected in the project. Moreover, based on edible flower consumption, about ten grams per serving, and on their protein content, we can also state that the risk of allergic reactions due to edible flower ingestion is very low.

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Datura stramonium poisoning: a case report and review of the literature

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Multiple organ toxicity of Datura stramonium seed extracts

Multiple organ toxicity of Datura stramonium seed extracts

The Knowledge of Lombok Praya-Indonesia Regional Community on the Safety Use of Medicinal Plants

A Snapshot on Food Allergies: A Case Study on Edible Flowers

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