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IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Review Article
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Volume : 4, Issue : 1, Year : 2019
Article Page : 4-9
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2019.002
Abstract
Plants have been friends and foes to the humanity. The plant products as a remedy to many ailments have been used since the advent of human civilisation. On the darker side many plants on the planet are hazardous to human health. The accidental or intentional consumption can be deleterious to the physical as well as mental well being of the individual. The aim of this review was to highlight common plant poisons along with signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis and management Search of the literature was done from PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, EBook, done to elaborate upon this vast topic. The Role of Poison Information centres is vital in establishing epidemiology and management of poisoning. Identifying new plant poisons and developing their treatment protocols along with spreading awareness is of great significance to the society.
Keywords: Plant poisons, Vegetable poison, Alkaloids,toxin, Antidote, Poison information centre.
How to cite : Singh S, Kumar M, Kumar A, Singh R K, A systemic review of vegetable poisoning and challenges in management. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2019;4(1):4-9
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