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Case Reports
. 1994;32(3):329-31.
doi: 10.3109/15563659409017969.

Poisoning by the use of Datura leaves in a homemade toothpaste

C A Pereira  1 , S de D Nishioka
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Poisoning by the use of Datura leaves in a homemade toothpaste

C A Pereira et al. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1994.

Abstract

Datura stramonium and related species are relatively common causes of atropine-like poisoning by ingestion or inhalation. Toxic absorption after mucosal application is evident in 24 h of atropinism sustained by a woman who used a toothpaste mixed with the leaves and flowers of Datura sp., table salt, vinegar and an alcoholic beverage.

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