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KMID : 1013220060040010052
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Jouranl of the Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2006 Volume.4 No. 1 p.52 ~ p.54
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Datura Stramonium Intoxication of Which Resulted in Changing Mentality - A Case Report -
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You Je-Sung
Nam Yeoun-Woo
Lee Jin-Hee
Chung Sung-Phil
Park In-Cheol
Kim Seung-Ho
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Jimson weed, Datura stramonium, Mental disorder
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