Anticholinergic poisoning due to Chinese herbal medicines
Chan, T.Y.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology 37(2): 156-157
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0145-6296 PMID: 7631497 Document Number: 440553
Serious poisoning may occur following the consumption of Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) containing anticholinergics. The great majority of cases are probably related to the use of yangjinhua, the dried flower of Datura metel L, for treating bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, pains and flu symptoms. In some cases the use of CHM contaminated by atropine-like substances or fake herbs were suspected. Some ginseng (Panax ginseng) preparations might have been adulterated with Mandragora officinarum (scopolamine) and other herbs.