Aconitum Alkaloid Poisoning Related to the Culinary Uses of Aconite Roots
Aconite roots (roots or root tubers of the Aconitum species) are eaten as root vegetables and used to prepare herbal soups and meals, mainly for their purported health benefits. Aconite roots contain aconitine and other Aconitum alkaloids, which are well known cardiotoxins and neurotoxins. To better...
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MDPI AG
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/9/2605 |