[Scopolica carniolica Jacq. tea].
We report a case of plant-poisoning of a young man following the consumption of a self-brewed infusion made of a solanaceous plant, to which he was seduced by his friends. He developed anticholinergic symptoms such as optical hallucinations, confusion, mydriasis and tachycardia. 14 hours after admission the patient was discharged from hospital in good health. With regard to this case we portray the mentioned plant (Scopolica carniolica Jacq.) and discuss the symptoms of belladonna-alkaloid-poisoning and its therapy. Further on, in a short literature survey, we depict the meaning of collective drug experiences with plants containing atropine-like substances in ancient and modern times.
Hatziisaak
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Medizinische Klinik, Kantonales Spital Uznach.
Weber
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D000293:Adolescent; D001533:Belladonna Alkaloids / Q000506:poisoning*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D013662:Tea / Q000506:poisoning*
D001533:Belladonna Alkaloids; D013662:Tea