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Photosensitization, [3] [15] GI disturbances, "allergic reactions, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth" [15] Valerian: garden valerian, garden heliotrope, all-heal Valeriana officinalis "drowsiness, GI upset, headache, palpitations, insomnia", [3] oversedation, overstimulation [16] Vasambu sweet flag Acorus calamus: Vomiting and nausea [22 ...
Symptoms: Weakness, fatigue, paralysis of the legs, atrophy of leg muscles, and skeletal deformities: Usual onset: Gradual: Duration: Permanent: Types: Neurolathyrism Osteolathyrism Angiolathyrism: Causes: Overconsumption of Legumes containing ODAP (neurolathyrism) or beta-aminopropionitrile (angio- and osteolathyrism) Diagnostic method: Based ...
Atropa bella-donna has a long history of use as a medicine, cosmetic, and poison. [14] [4] [15] Known originally under various folk names (such as "deadly nightshade" in English), the plant was named Atropa bella-donna by Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) when he devised his classification system.
The most common plants containing anticholinergic alkaloids (including atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine among others) are: Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) Brugmansia species; Datura species; Garrya species; Hyoscyamus niger (henbane) Mandragora officinarum (mandrake)
These poisons cause weakness of the skeletal muscles and, when administered in a sufficient dose, eventual death by asphyxiation due to paralysis of the diaphragm. In medicine, curare has been used as a treatment for tetanus and strychnine poisoning and as a paralyzing agent for surgical procedures.
The ashwagandha plant is rich in bioactive substances called phytochemicals, which are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in the body, according to the NIH.
A. maculatum is one of the most common causes of accidental plant poisoning based on attendance at hospital emergency departments. [58] However, their acrid taste and the almost immediate tingling sensation in the mouth means that large amounts are rarely consumed and serious harm is unusual. [59] Touching the plant can cause contact dermatitis ...
Lethargy is a state of tiredness, sleepiness, weariness, fatigue, sluggishness, or lack of energy. It can be accompanied by depression , decreased motivation, or apathy . Lethargy can be a normal response to inadequate sleep, overexertion, overworking, stress, lack of exercise, improper nutrition, drug abuse, boredom , or a symptom of an ...