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Four Cases of Phytolacca Esculenta Van Houtte Intoxication due to Misidentification as a Ginseng
Jun Ho Bae, Ga Eul Kim, Gi Joong Kim, Doo Hyun Lee, Jun Yeol Lee, Dae Jin Jeong, Yoon Seong Kim, Chan Woo Park, Hui Young Lee, Jun Hwi Cho
J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol. 2013;11(2):133-135.   Published online December 31, 2013
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Poisoning by Phytolacca esculenta commonly occurs by misidentification as other edible plants. The root of Phytolacca esculenta is similar to other roots, such as kudzu, balloon flower, codonopsis lanceolata, and ginseng. The author experienced four cases of Phytolacca esculenta intoxication due to misidentification as a ginseng. We report on these cases with a review of the literature.
Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital
Dong Kil Jeong, Hyung Jun Moon, Jung Won Lee, Sae Hoon Park, Hyung Jung Lee, Seung Whan Seol, Ah Reum Kim, Jae Hyung Choi, Jae Woo Kim
J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol. 2012;10(2):86-90.   Published online December 31, 2012
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Purpose: Although Pokeweed intoxication is relatively less severe, there is little data on the clinical presentation of Pokeweed intoxication in Korea. This study examined the clinical aspects to provide basic data for evaluating Pokeweed intoxication. Methods: A retrospective study by a chart review was performed on 19 patients who ingested Pokeweed and presented to an academic emergency department with an annual census of 40,000 between March 2012 and May 2012. Results: Nineteen patients were identified. All patients were intoxicated unintentionally. The most common symptoms were vomiting with diarrhea and abdominal pain. The onset time varied, but occurs 30 minutes to 5 hours post ingestion of Pokeweed. All patients were discharged without fatal complications. Conclusion: Compared to previous reports, most pokeweed poisoning patients complain of gastrointestinal symptoms. Supportive care is the mainstay of the management of pokeweed intoxication. All symptoms were resolved over a 24 to 48 hour period.
Two Cases of Phytolacca Americana Intoxication with Confusion and Abdominal Cramping
Yang-Weon Kim, Yoo-Sang Yoon, Mi-Ran Kim, Sang-Hoon Park, Jun-Cheol Choi
J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol. 2008;6(2):146-148.   Published online December 31, 2008
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Phytolacca americana poisoning is a benign plant intoxication that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Other signs and symptoms include diaphoresis, salivation, visual disturbance, and seizures or mental changes. We report two cases of patients who experienced confusion and abdominal pain, vomiting, and hematemesis after oral ingestion of pokeweed. A 60-year-old female with confusion and a 67-year-old female with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea were admitted to the emergency department after pokeweed poisoning. After supportive treatment of hydration and gastrointestinal medication, the two patients showed full recovery within 24 h and were discharged from the hospital.

JKSCT : Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology