Erycibe henryi Prain ("Ting Kung Teng"), a species of Convolvulaceae, has been used in Chinese medicine to relieve pain involving the musculoskeletal system, such as arthritis, sciatica, and traumatic tissue swelling. E. henryi can be mistaken for another herbal plant, Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F,
A 73-year-old man consumed a decoction of the medicinal herb Erycibe henri Prain ("Ting Kung Teng"), as recommended in traditional Chinese medicine for arthritis. Shortly, he developed a cholinergic syndrome that included dizziness, diaphoresis, chills, lacrimation, salivation, rhinorrhea, nausea,