Oleander
Definition
Oleander poisoning occurs when someone sucks nectar from the flowers or chews leaves from the oleander or yellow oleander plant. Poisoning can also happen if you eat honey made by bees that used the oleander plant for nectar.
Alternative Names
Rosebay poisoning; Yellow oleander poisoning; Thevatia peruviana poisoningPoisonous Ingredient
- Digitoxigenin
- Neriin
- Oleandrin
- Oleondroside
Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.
Where Found
All parts of the oleander plant:
- Flowers
- Leaves
- Stems
- Twigs
References
Hostetler M, Schreiber S. Poisonous Plants. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 205.
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