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Blue Cohosh
Blue nightshade poisoning occurs when someone eats parts of the blue nightshade plant.
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.
Alternative Names
Bittersweet poisoning; Bitter nightshade poisoning; Scarlet berry poisoning; Weedy nightshade poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
- Atropine
- Solanine...
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