211 Suicidal poisoning with castor bean (ricinus communis) extract injected subcutaneously--case report

Authors :: Targosz, D
Winnik, L
Szkolnicka, B
Source :: Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology. April, 2002, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p398, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Objective: Castor bean (Euphorbiaceae family) contains ricin and ricinine (toxalbumins), one of the most toxic substances known. This plant is cultivated in Poland as a decorative bush. Although ricin is [...]

Subjects :: Castor beans -- Health aspects
Self-poisoning -- Case studies
Poisonous plants -- Health aspects
Environmental issues
Health
Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries

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