Neurol. praxi. 2023;24(1):54-58 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2022.052

Poisoning with poisonous plants in neurology: misidentification with edible or medicinal plants

PharmDr. MVDr. Vilma Vranová, Ph.D.1, MUDr. Pavel Ressner, Ph.D.2, MUDr. Petra Bártová, Ph.D.3, 4, prof. MUDr. Milan Brázdil, Ph.D.5
1 Ústav aplikované farmacie, Farmaceutická fakulta, Masarykova univerzita Brno
2 Centrum pro Kognitivní poruchy, I. neurologická klinika FN u sv. Anny a LF MU, Brno
3 Neurologická klinika, Fakultní nemocnice, Ostrava
4 Katedra klinických neurověd, Lékařská fakulta, Ostravská univerzita, Ostrava
5 Centrum pro epilepsie Brno, I. neurologická klinika FN u sv. Anny a LF MU, Brno

The severity of plant poisonings is documented by annual reports on deaths caused by mistaking colchicum leaves for wild garlic, and this is not the only problem that can be brought about by unwise use of natural plant products. We present an overview of poisonings caused by confusion with edible plants, while considering the possible presence of neurological symptoms. These conditions are infrequent, but can be encountered during acute neurological evaluations. Since it is necessary to identify and know how to manage them, possible methods of treatment are briefly outlined. Our paper deals with plants of Central European biotopes, which, although infrequent, may even have fatal consequences.

Keywords: poisonous plants, intoxication, plant poisoning, mistaking plants.

Received: August 23, 2022; Revised: August 23, 2022; Accepted: August 23, 2022; Prepublished online: August 23, 2022; Published: March 3, 2023  Show citation

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Vranová V, Ressner P, Bártová P, Brázdil M. Poisoning with poisonous plants in neurology: misidentification with edible or medicinal plants. Neurol. praxi. 2023;24(1):54-58. doi: 10.36290/neu.2022.052.
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