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The death of Socrates in 399 BCE, as reported by Plato in the Phaedo, is usually attributed to poisoning with common hemlock. His progressive centripetal paralysis is characteristic of that poison.
Death of Socrates: a likely case of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) poisoning. The death of Socrates can be accepted as a limited case report of Conium maculatum poisoning and intriguing scientific questions remain about the toxicity of the coniine alkaloids and the mechanisms of their effects.
Hemlock is a poison strongly associated with ancient Greece, mainly due to its use to execute the great philosopher Socrates (399 BCE). However, there had been reported cases of hemlock poisoning that preceded that of Socrates [46].
relevant literature on the incidence, sociodemographic variables, method of poisoning, pathophysiology, diagnosis, variables associated with survival and fatality, management, and treatment of C. maculatum intoxication as well as the biosynthesis and biological effects of poison hemlock alkaloids. Results show that hemlock poisoning is
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is one of the most poisonous plants in the world. Accidental ingestion of the plant could result in central nervous system depression, respiratory failure and even death. Airway and breathing management followed by fluid resuscitation is the mainstay of treatment.
1 sty 2019 · The poison hemlock plant (Conium maculatum) has been a known poison since early in human history, most notably as the agent used for the execution/suicide of Socrates in ancient Greece.
13 gru 2016 · Poison hemlock poisoning is an important differential diagnosis for patients with impaired consciousness and respiratory failure after plant ingestion in areas of natural habitat for the...
