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Blue nightshade poisoning - Overview

Alternative Names

Bittersweet poisoning; Bitter nightshade poisoning; Scarlet berry poisoning; Weedy nightshade poisoning

Definition of Blue nightshade poisoning:

Blue nightshade poisoning occurs when someone eats parts of the blue nightshade plant.

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Atropine
  • Solanine (which is very poisonous even in small amounts)

Where Found:

The poison is found in the blue nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) plant, especially in the fruit and leaves.

  • 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

Palmer M, Betz J. Plants. In: Hoffman RS, Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, et al., eds. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2002:chap 78.