Definition of Jimsonweed:

Jimsonweed is a tall herb plant. Jimsonweed poisoning occurs when someone sucks the juice or eats the seeds from this plant. You can also be poisoned by drinking tea made from the leaves.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient:

• Atropine
• Hyoscine (scopolamine)
• Hyoscyamine
• Tropane alkaloids

Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.

Where Found:

The poison is found in all parts of the plant, especially the leaves and seeds.