Citation

Ruekert LF, Cunningham EA, Naqvi H. J. Psychiatr. Pract. 2019; 25(3): 219-221.

Affiliation

RUEKERT: Behavioral Care, Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, IN CUNNINGHAM: Psychiatrist, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN NAQVI: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/PRA.0000000000000391

PMID

31083036

Abstract

Cerbera odollam, commonly referred to as the "suicide tree" or "pong pong," produces highly toxic seeds that are used for suicidal and homicidal purposes. It is important that western physicians be aware of the symptoms associated with these seeds and how to diagnose and treat them.

Language: en