J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol.
2013 Dec;11(2):133-135.
Four Cases of Phytolacca Esculenta Van Houtte Intoxication due to Misidentification as a Ginseng
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. cjhemd@kangwon.ac.kr
- 2Department of Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Abstract
- Poisoning by Phytolacca esculenta commonly occurs by misidentification as other edible plants. The root of Phytolacca esculenta is similar to other roots, such as kudzu, balloon flower, codonopsis lanceolata, and ginseng. The author experienced four cases of Phytolacca esculenta intoxication due to misidentification as a ginseng. We report on these cases with a review of the literature.
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