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. 2019 Apr;67(4):92.

Guaiacum Toxicity: An Unusal Poisoning

Divendu Bhushan  1 , Mukta Agarwal  2
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  • PMID: 31311227

Guaiacum Toxicity: An Unusal Poisoning

Divendu Bhushan et al. J Assoc Physicians India. 2019 Apr.

Abstract

Guaiacum is a homeopathic medicine used for arthritis, syphilis and tonsillitis. Its use as a substance abuse is not properly described in literature. Its excess intake may be life threatening and can damage the vision permanently.

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