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Case Reports
. 1983 Apr;20(2):175-9.
doi: 10.3109/15563658308990062.

Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger

A Fogh, P Kulling, E Wickstrom
Case Reports

Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger

A Fogh et al. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1983 Apr.

Abstract

Sneezing-powders containing pulverized root of veratrum album (white hellebore) have recently been marketed in the Scandinavian countries. The powder, imported from the Federal Republic of Germany, has caused severe intoxications.

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