Aconitum Alkaloid Poisoning Because of Contamination of Herbs by Aconite Roots

• Published in: Phytotherapy research Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 3 - 8
• Main Author: Chan, Thomas Y. K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Heyden & Son 01.01.2016; Blackwell Publishing Ltd; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: aconite poisoning; aconite roots; Aconitine - analogs & derivatives; Aconitine - poisoning; Aconitum; Aconitum - chemistry; Aconitum - poisoning; Aconitum alkaloids; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; alkaloidosis; alkaloids; Alkaloids - chemistry; Alkaloids - poisoning; China; cross contamination; drinking; Drug Contamination; Drugs, Chinese Herbal - chemistry; Drugs, Chinese Herbal - poisoning; Female; gastrointestinal system; herbs; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Plant Roots - poisoning; quality control; roots; soups; Young Adult; China; aconite poisoning; Aconitum alkaloids; aconite roots

Aconitum alkaloid poisoning can occur after drinking decoction and soup made from non‐toxic herbs contaminated by aconite roots. In the present review, the main objective is to describe the clinical features, investigations and possible sources of contamination. A combination of neurological, gastro...