An intoxication following ingestion of material from the black locust tree (pseudo-acacia) is rare in humans. It can be a problem in veterinary practice.
Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Toxins: phasin, robin, robinlin (a homo-monoterpene), toxalbumins
Sources: bark, trigs, seeds
Most victims are young children who put bark, trigs or seeds in their mouths.
Signs and symptoms:
(1) nausea and vomiting
(2) abdominal pain and/or diarrhea
(3) dry throat
(4) muscle weakness
(5) mydriasis
(6) facial flushing
(7) headache
(8) dizziness
(9) decreased level of consciousness, including coma
(10) seizures
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