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1 sty 2019 · This review presents a historical perspective, description and distribution of lupines, poison-hemlock and Nicotiana spp., toxic and teratogenic effects and management information to reduce...
1 wrz 2004 · A hemlock poisoning is recorded in humans who have mistakenly eaten the leaves of the plants for parsley (Petroselinum crispum) or the roots for parsnips (Pastinaca sativa), or the seeds for anise (Pimpinella anisum). The primary action on hemlock is on the central nervous system.
23 lip 2021 · Conium maculatum, known as poison hemlock, is one of the deadly poisonous plants and has various species with different alkaloids. 1 The C. maculatum was famous as a poison plant and was used often to execute criminals or political prisoners in ancient Greece.
6 lut 2017 · Although there are few documented cases in literature, human toxicity from poison hemlock has historical significance and been known from antiquity. It causes death by respiratory failure via paralysis from neuromuscular blockade.
Results show that hemlock poisoning is relatively rare, although incidence varies in different regions, despite its worldwide distribution. Hemlock poisoning is more common in European and especially Mediterranean countries. The majority of the patients are adult males over 38 years of age.
28 wrz 2021 · Every part of any kind of hemlock is poisonous, including the seeds. The roots can be fatal even in tiny amounts. Poison hemlock contains alkaloids including coniine, which has a similar structure and effects as nicotine. Water hemlock contains circutoxin, which acts as a GABA receptor antagonist.
Results show that hemlock poisoning is relatively rare, although incidence varies in different regions, despite its worldwide distribution. Hemlock poisoning is more common in European and especially Mediterranean countries. The majority of the patients are adult males over 38 years of age.
