[The study of intoxication and toxicity of Fructus Xanthii].
Fructus Xanthii is commonly used in rhinology, especially used in treatment of chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. But Fructus Xanthii is toxicant, and it maybe result in poisoning when used excessively, without preparation or in inappropriate preparation. This article reviewed all poisoning cases from 1960 to 2000, its toxicology and methods for detoxification
Zhang
Xue-Mei
XM
The Five Sense Organs Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China.
Zhang
Zhong-Hua
ZH
D005638:Fruit / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D010939:Plant Poisoning; D031210:Xanthium / Q000506:poisoning*