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| Definition: | Poisoning caused by an overdose of plant material of the blue nightshade.
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| Alternative Names: | Atropa belladonna; Bittersweet nightshade; Scarlet berry; Weedy nightshade
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| Poisonous Ingredient: | - solanine (very toxic even in small quantities)
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| Where Found: | - Blue nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)
The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in the fruit and leaves.
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Review Date: 1/15/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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