Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) may be associated with a number of toxic signs and symptoms.
Synonym: Convallaria, May lily, sneezeweed
Toxic components: cardiac glycosides (convalatoxin, convallarin, convallamarin), saponins (which act as an irritant)
Sources of exposure:
(1) intentional - as a medical herb
(2) accidental - confusion with another herb or as a contaminant
(3) accidental - drinking of water in which plants were placed
Clinical signs and symptoms:
(1) diuresis
(2) cardiac toxicity with arrhythmias
(3) nausea and vomiting
(4) abdominal pain and/or diarrhea
(5) contact dermatitis
(6) sneezing
(7) headache
(8) mouth irritation
(9) dizziness and/or mental confusion
(10) mydriasis
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Specialty: Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
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