Star anise poisoning in infants

被引：16

作者：

Minodier, P

Pommier, P

Moulène, E

Retornaz, K

Prost, N

Deharo, L

机构：

[1] CHU Nord, F-13915 Marseille 20, France

[2] CHU Salvator, Ctr Antipoison, F-13274 Marseille, France

[3] CHG Salon Provence, Serv Pediat, F-13658 Salon De Provence, France

[4] CHU Nord, Serv Pediat, F-13915 Marseille 20, France

来源：

ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE | 2003年 / 10卷 / 07期

关键词：

medical herbs; poisoning; medecine; herbal; home remedies; infant;

D O I：

10.1016/S0929-693X(03)00274-4

中图分类号：

R72 [儿科学];

学科分类号：

100202 ;

摘要：

Star anise is used as herbal tea, for the treatment of colicky pain in infants. It may cause neurological troubles. Case reports. - We report 2 cases of star anise poisoning in infants before 6 months of age. Star anise herbal tea was given by parents. Tremors or spasms, hypertonia, hyperexcitability with crying, nystagmus, and vomiting were observed. Contamination or adulteration of Chinese star anise (Illicium verum Hook), with Japanese star anise (Illicium religiosum) was proved in one child. Conclusion. - Confusion or blending between Chinese and Japanese star anise may cause poisoning. Japanese star anise is a neurotoxic plant indeed, because it contains sesquiterpenic lactones. From november 2001, star anise products are theoretically prohibited in France, but they may be still available in some small groceries, or imported by families themselves. (C) 2003 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS. Tous droits reserves.

引用

页码：619 / 621

页数：3