Abstract

Gloriosa superba is a plant that grows wild in several parts of South India. Tubers of this plant contain several alkaloids. Acute intoxication following the ingestion of G. superba results in gastrointestinal and haematological abnormalities, hepatic and renal insufficiency, cardiotoxicity and hair loss. We present a case with typical features of G superba toxicity.

Details

Title
Gloriosa superba ingestion: Hair loss and acute renal failure
Author
Khanam, P; Sangeetha, B; Kumar, B; Kiran, U; Priyadarshini, P; Ram, R; Sridhar, M; Kumar, V
Pages
174-176
Publication year
2015
Publication date
May 2015
Publisher
Scientific Scholar
ISSN
09714065
e-ISSN
19983662
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1682221257
Copyright
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