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BACKGROUND
Wild garlic and related plants are increasingly sought after by fans of natural products. They can be confused with other plants containing colchicine and cause potentially fatal intoxications.
METHODS
We report a case of accidental poisoning by Colchicum autumnale, which was mistaken for
Arsine intoxication is a true medical emergency with a high fatality rate, characteristic of acute and massive hemolysis. Inhalation of 250 ppm of arsine gas is instantly lethal. Exposure to 25 to 50 ppm for 30 minutes is lethal. Arsine is a colorless gas with a garlic scent, entering the organism
Despite the widespread use of herbal medicines, documented herb-drug interactions are sparse. We have reviewed the literature to determine the possible interactions between the seven top-selling herbal medicines (ginkgo, St John's wort, ginseng, garlic, echinacea, saw palmetto and kava) and