Title of article :
Case Report: Acute Poisoning With Peganum Harmala, Esfand: A Rare Case Report
Author/Authors :
Ataee, Zahra Medical Toxicology Research Center- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Dadpour, Bita Department of Medical Toxicology- School of Medicine- Imam Reza Hospital- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Najari, Fares Department of Forensic Medicine- School of Medicine- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rahimpour, Mehran School of Medicine- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Najari, Dorsa School of Medicine- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Peganum harmala, is a plant of the family Nitrariaceae with small seeds, traditionally
used to induce abortion and menstruation. It also has pharmacological properties such
as lowering blood glucose, as well as analgesic, anti-cancer, antibacterial and antifungal
effects. The current report presents a rare case of a middle-aged female referring to Clinical
Toxicology Service with the history of drinking a glass of boiled Esfand seeds, in order
to reduce blood sugar, and complaining of nausea, abdominal pain, general weakness,
dizziness, and several vomiting episodes.
Keywords :
Zygophyllaceae , Harmaline , Triterpenes , Poisoning
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
