Hemlock (Conium Maculatum) Poisoning In A Child

Mild‐to‐severe poisoning due to Coniummaculatum as toxic herb: A case series

“…maculatum 7 . On the other hand, in a case report of a 6‐year‐old female patient, burning sensation in the mouth, hyper salivation, trembling hands, and ataxia were observed 14 …”

“…7 On the other hand, in a case report of a 6-year-old female patient, burning sensation in the mouth, hyper salivation, trembling hands, and ataxia were observed. 14 In the late phase, "paradoxical" inhibition of the nicotinic cholinergic receptors occurs. In this phase, bradycardia, increasing neuromuscular blockade, paralysis, with dyspnea or apnea, respiratory failure, and central nervous system depression can occur.…”

A review on most important poisonous plants and their medicinal properties

“…Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a plant that is poisonous for humans and animals. Accidental ingestion of the plant may result in central nervous system depression, respiratory failure, acute rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and even death (Konca et al, 2016). Poison hemlock contains coniine and some similar poisonous alkaloids, and is poisonous to all mammals (and many other organisms) that eat it.…”

Letter to the Editor

“…It can be ingested when mistakenly confused with parsley or fennel. 3 There has been a case reported of a child poisoned by hemlock who had prolonged coagulation tests not previously reported in the literature. 3 Skin contact may cause dermatitis and possible systemic absorption.…”

“…2 Conium maculatum poisoning is caused by nicotinic piperidine alkaloids such as conicine, coniine, N-methylconiine, conhydrine and pseudoconhydrine. 3 All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the leaves, roots and rhizomes. It can be ingested when mistakenly confused with parsley or fennel.…”