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Case Reports
. 1996 Oct;15(10):839-42.
doi: 10.1177/096032719601501008.

Toxicity following accidental ingestion of Aconitum containing Chinese remedy

S T Kolev  1 , P Leman, G C Kite, P C Stevenson, D Shaw, V S Murray
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Case Reports

Toxicity following accidental ingestion of Aconitum containing Chinese remedy

S T Kolev et al. Hum Exp Toxicol. 1996 Oct.

Abstract

Various species of Aconitum are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. These plants are known to contain highly potent cardiotoxins. A 22 year old Chinese male accidentally ingested a herbal liniment prepared from Aconitum with near fatal results. His ventricular tachyarrhythmias responded to standard treatment including the use of i.v. magnesium.

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