title: Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger.
abstract: Sneezing-powders containing pulverized root of veratrum album (white hellebore) have recently been marketed in the Scandinavian countries. The powder, imported from the Federal Republic of Germany, has caused severe intoxications.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011208:Powders; D014704:Veratrum Alkaloids / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D014704:Veratrum Alkaloids