| Literature DB >> 4018815 |
L A King, M J Lewis, D Parry, P J Twitchett, E A Kilner.
Abstract
The case histories are presented of three separate incidents of poisoning by ingestion of Hemlock Water Dropwort tubers (Oenanthe crocata). Two of these cases involved a fatality. An analytical profile is provided for oenanthotoxin, the major toxic principal of the tubers. Chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectral data for related compounds are also given.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4018815 DOI: 10.1177/096032718500400401
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hum Toxicol ISSN: 0144-5952