Poisoning by the use of Datura leaves in a homemade toothpaste.
Datura stramonium and related species are relatively common causes of atropine-like poisoning by ingestion or inhalation. Toxic absorption after mucosal application is evident in 24 h of atropinism sustained by a woman who used a toothpaste mixed with the leaves and flowers of Datura sp., table salt, vinegar and an alcoholic beverage.
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Centro de Ciënias Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil.
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D000042:Absorption; D001285:Atropine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning; D013286:Datura stramonium; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000378:metabolism; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D014100:Toothpastes
D010936:Plant Extracts; D014100:Toothpastes; D001285:Atropine