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Datura Stramonium Intoxication of Which Resulted in Changing Mentality - A Case Report -
Je-Sung You, Yeoun-Woo Nam, Jin-Hee Lee, Sung-Pil Chung, Seung-Ho Kim, In-Cheol Park
J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol. 2006;4(1):52-54.   Published online June 30, 2006
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Datura stramonium is a wild growing plant, consumption of which can result in severe toxicity. It contains a variety alkaloids include atropine, hyoscamine, and scopolamine that can all cause anticholonergic poisoning. It has been use of herb medicine in Korea. Side effects from ingesting Datura stramonium include dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, and may be followed by hyperthermia, confusion, agitation, hallucination, and aggressive behavior. In severe toxicity, it can cause seizure, coma, life-threatening arrhythmia, and death. We experienced one patient who developed stupor mentality caused by Datura stramonium. Severe presentation, especially mental change of Datura stramonium should draw attention. Poisoning associated with Datura stramonium can be prevented through educational public health program.

JKSCT : Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology