Citation

Mishra AK, George A, Devakiruba NS, Sathyendra S. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2015; 9(2): 62-64.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/0973-9130.2015.00074.2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Calotropis procera commonly known as Madar is a common shrub found all over India. It has been used to treat various medical conditions by traditional practitioners. Its chemical component Calotropin, which is derived from the latex, is known to cause injury to the eyes and oral mucosa. It has also been used recently to treat Carbon tetrachloride poisoning and for wound healing in animal models. We report a case of accidental consumption of latex of Calotropis presenting with self-limiting gastrointestinal symptoms and metabolic acidosis. This case is being reported due to lack of adequate literature regarding toxic manifestations of Calotropis intoxication. In view of scarcity of literature we recommend further clinical research.

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