The chapters published in this book were presented at the 8th International Symposium on Poisonous Plants (ISOPP8) held in Joó Pessoa, Brazil, May 2009. [books.google.com]

Human delphinium poisoning is exceptional; the only case in the literature was reported in 1996: After the intake of one gram of Delphinium root, a teenager presented ventricular tachycardia and convulsion.5 Our patient was admitted with a GCS of 11, [tandfonline.com]

It is present at an altitude of 0–1,200 metres (0–3,937 ft) above sea level. It grows in dry weedy places and roadside ditches, and in cereal crop fields. [montagneaperte.it]

In larkspur poisoning, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain may be present. [research.vet.upenn.edu]

• Collapse

  Clinical signs include labored breathing, rapid and irregular heartbeat, muscular weakness, and collapse. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Thus, clinical signs of intoxication in cattle include muscular weakness and trembling, straddled stance, periodic collapse into sternal recumbency, and finally, death from respiratory failure while in lateral recumbency. [tandfonline.com]

  Signs of Livestock Ingestion Larkspur primarily affects the neuromuscular system and consequent signs of poisoning include: Salivation; Arched back; Stiff gait; Collapse, followed by struggle to regain feet; Muscular twitches; Death. [rangeplants.tamu.edu]

  If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. about 8 records meeting your search criteria returned for " Delphinium nuttallianum " AUTHOR(S) : Bai, Y.; Benn, M. H.; Majak, W. [accessdata.fda.gov]

• Veterinarian

  This essential reference allows veterinarians to not only identify poisonous plants, but also includes the toxic properties of the plant and the clinical signs that can be expected in animals that ingest the plants. [books.google.com]

  Consult your veterinarian with concerns about plants before feeding them to your reptile or using them in your home or yard. Toxic Plants: Acokanthera – Acokanthera spp. (all parts toxic, except ripe fruit) Amaryllis – Amaryllis spp. [reptilesmagazine.com]

• Fatigue

  The mechanism of toxicity of this class of alkaloids is neuromuscular paralysis; they compete as post-synaptic inhibitors of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, specifically, acting at the α1 nicotinic sites in the muscle and brain,4 causing muscular fatigue [tandfonline.com]

• Labored Breathing

  Clinical signs include labored breathing, rapid and irregular heartbeat, muscular weakness, and collapse. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Vomiting

  They may cause vomiting or diarrhoea if ingested, but that is all. An extra glass of water with supper is the only treatment required. [telegraph.co.uk]

  Within 3 to 4 hours of consumption, death can occur from either paralysis of the respiratory system or asphyxiation caused by bloating or vomiting. [rangeplants.tamu.edu]

  Symptoms include violent diarrhea and vomiting, muscular spasms and weakness, respiratory failure, convulsions, and death. Symptoms appear within a few hours after consumption of flowers, leaves, roots, or seeds. [research.vet.upenn.edu]

  The most common reactions are skin irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Poison Ivy. All parts of this plant can cause an irritating rash on the skin. Pokeweed. [www1.nyc.gov]

  As mentioned at the beginning of this article, all parts of the Delphinium are very poisonous; the offending substance is the alkaloid delphinine, which Delphinium grandiflorum variety with delicate, lacy leaves causes vomiting when eaten and, in larger [davesgarden.com]

• Nausea

  Department of Agriculture (USDA) symptoms of poisoning include general weakness and muscle spasms, as well as abdominal pain and nausea. Eventually, it can lead to respiratory distress, paralysis and death. [mnn.com]

  Overdosing results in nausea, convulsions and hallucinations, and can lead to a heart attack. [telegraph.co.uk]

  Most plants contain chemicals that are in some way harmful to humans and their pets, with symptoms ranging from mild nausea and dizziness to death. [americaswetlandresources.com]

  In larkspur poisoning, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain may be present. [research.vet.upenn.edu]

  The most common reactions are skin irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Poison Ivy. All parts of this plant can cause an irritating rash on the skin. Pokeweed. [www1.nyc.gov]

• Muscle Weakness

  Symptoms of toxicity include muscle weakness. Cattle also can become non-ambulatory and die. [asas.org]

  The 6 heifers were given an oral dose of dried ground larkspur and tested for muscle weakness with an exercise test (i.e., walk time). [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

• Eye Irritation

  May be harmful if swallowed or may cause severe eye irritation. Never mix chlorine bleach with cleaning products containing ammonia, or with vinegar. The resulting chloramine fumes are deadly. [books.google.com]

  poisonous; skin & eye irritant Apocynum (dogbane) - poisonous Arisaema (cobra-lily) - poisonous; skin & eye irritant Arrowhead vine - see Syngonium Arum (cuckoo-pint, lords-and-ladies) - poisonous; skin & eye irritant Asparagus (asparagus fern) - may [rhs.org.uk]

• Areflexia

  […] is exceptional; the only case in the literature was reported in 1996: After the intake of one gram of Delphinium root, a teenager presented ventricular tachycardia and convulsion.5 Our patient was admitted with a GCS of 11, depressed respiration and areflexia [tandfonline.com]

• Neck Stiffness

  She had no neck stiffness. Osteotendinous reflexes were all absent. Physical examination was normal. Brain computed tomography was unremarkable. [tandfonline.com]

• Listeria Monocytogenes

  الصفحة 180 - Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes growth by the lactoperoxidase-thiocyanate-H-,0, antimicrobial system'. Appl Environ Microbiol 55, 2802-5. [books.google.com]

No specific treatment is available. [tandfonline.com]

OF INTEREST : Seed extracts are used as a pediculicide in the treatment of head lice. [research.vet.upenn.edu]

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There was a treatment effect due to larkspur chemotype (P 0.0001), and period effects were not significant (P 0.6). [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

[…] loose spike at the upper part of the stalk, each on a short peduncle, and are of a pale-blue or purple colour. [ Top ] ---Cultivation--- The seeds of this species should be sown in April, where the plants are intended to remain and require no special treatment [botanical.com]

Please find relevant information on First Aid for Anhydrous Benedict's Reagent Poisoning regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE. [dovemed.com]

Prevention: In the Home [www1.nyc.gov]

In areas of wet, very cool springs, it is best to treat the emerging buds with a biodegradable copper solution This simple preventative treatment will prevent fungus and black spotting on the leaves. [libguides.nybg.org]

"For most people, the garden is a pleasurable place," says Sarah Colles, a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) home safety adviser. [telegraph.co.uk]

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Abstract Severe livestock losses caused by tall larkspur (Delphinium spp.) consumption have caused many producers to try various preventative measures, including the use of mineral-salt supplementation. [journals.uair.arizona.edu]