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Yew poisoning - Overview

Definition of Yew poisoning:

The Yew plant is a shrub with evergreen-like leaves. Yew poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of this plant.

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Taxine
  • Taxol

Where Found:

Taxine is found in various kinds of the Yew plant. The poison is in most parts of the Yew plant, but the highest amount is in the seeds.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/27/2008
  • Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Hostetler M, Schneider S. Poisonous Plants. In: Tintinalli JE, Gabor DK, Stapczynski JS, et al, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 205.