Autopsy findings of these two cases are presented and discussed here along with the review of toxicity due to this poisoning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The present study was performed to investigate the pharmacological anti-asthmatic properties of Argemone platyceras on airways and to identify its active principles. [worldbotanical.com]

At present it is a very common weed in tropical countries of Central America, Caribbean, part of South America, and West Africa. Countries: Bangla Desh, Cuba, Erithrea, Nepal, Tanzania. Back to Database of Weed Species in Crops and Countries [fao.org]

Moreover, it also presents strong seed dormancy. [ejbiotechnology.info]

• Turkish

  Turkish Journal of Botany, 36, 488-494. [ 77 ] Stupnicka-Rodzynkiewicz, E., Dabkowska, T., Stoklosa, A., Hura, T., Dubert, F. and Lepiarczyk, A. (2006) The Effect of Selected Phenolic Compounds on the Initial Growth of Four Weed Species. [scirp.org]

• Blister

  The latex is useful in dropsy, jaundice, skin diseases, leprosy, blisters, indolent ulcers, conjunctivitis, inflammations, burning sensation and malarial fever. [ayushveda.com]

It has been taken internally in the treatment of dropsy and jaundice[, ]. [tropical.theferns.info]

Both treatments were well tolerated. Over 28 days, second-line treatment was not required for 89% (95% CI 84.1-93.2) of patients on AM, versus 95% (95% CI 88.8-98.3) on ACT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It has also been used to treat cataracts and has been taken internally in the treatment of dropsy and jaundice. The root is alterative and has been used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases. [naturalmedicinalherbs.net]

It has also been used to treat cataracts and has been taken internally in the treatment of dropsy and jaundice. The root is alternative and has been used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases. [fairdinkumseeds.com]

C.: Investigation into epidemiology of epidemic dropsy -Further field study and controlled experiments, Ind. J. Med. Res., 27: 191-196, 1949. 14. Pade, S. [jpgmonline.com]

Chimie, 2004, vol. 7 (pg. 1023 - 1027 ) Anonymous, 2005 Reversing the failures of Roll Back Malaria, Lancet, 2005, vol. 365 pg. 1439 Basco, 2004 Molecular epidemiology of malaria in Cameroon. XIX. [doi.org]

Preventive Measures The only preventive measure is to refrain from using oil which has not been tested for quality. A campaign is required to educate about the risk of consuming unpackaged mustard oil. [web.archive.org]

If prevention is no longer possible, it is best to treat the weed infestations when they are small to prevent them from establishing (early detection and rapid response). Controlling the weed before it seeds will reduce future problems. [keys.lucidcentral.org]

Painful neuro-muscular conditions, preventing sleep. Rheumatic disease associated with Bright's disease (D. MacFarlan). Argemone Mexicana treatment for Head ailments: Throbbing headache in eyes and temples. Head hot. [webhomeopath.com]

Selective cultivation of yellow mustard, strict enforcement of the Indian Food Adulteration Act, and exemplary punishment to unscrupulous traders are the main preventive measures. epidemic dropsy Argemone mexicana sanguinarine India Statistics from Altmetric.com [pmj.bmj.com]