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Alternative names
American Nightshade; Inkberry; Pigion Berry; PokeberryDefinition Return to top
Poisoning caused by consumption of plant material from the pokeweed plant.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room for identification.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed on the patient:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Deaths have been reported. Improper cooking of leaves or eating some of the roots with the leaves can cause serious poisoning. Eating more than 10 uncooked berries can cause serious consequences in children.
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