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[Fulminating hepatitis caused by glue thistle (Atractylis glummifera-L.), poisoning. Anatomo-pathological study of 4 cases].

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The toxicity of the "glue thistle" is well known in Algeria. 10 children were involved in a case of collective poisoning. Only two survived. Histo-pathological studies were made in four cases, the clinical and histological picture being that of a fulminating hepatitis with major hepatocellular

Prognostic factors of Atractylis gummifera L. poisoning, Morocco.

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In Morocco, acute Atractylis gummifera L. poisoning represents the leading cause of death by plant poisoning especially for children. All cases received in the Moroccan poison control centre from January 1981 to December 2009 (n = 467) were included in a retrospective study of the characteristics

A review of acute poisoning from Atractylis gummifera L.

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Atractylis gummifera is a poisonous plant widely found in North Africa. The thistle grows commonly in dry areas, and the juice of the rhizome is poisonous. It provokes frequent poisoning, especially of children. Toxic glucosides have been isolated and their identified as atractyloside and

Herbal medicine in the treatment of liver diseases.

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Herbal drugs have become increasingly popular and their use is widespread. Licensing regulations and pharmacovigilance regarding herbal products are still incomplete and clearcut proof of their efficacy in liver diseases is sparse. Nevertheless, a number of herbals show promising activity including

[Liver involvement in the course of phytotherapy].

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The development of herbal medicine has follow in line with increased popular interest in ecology. Emphasis has been placed on the safety of natural herbs in contrast with the risks involved with "classical" medicines. But recent publications have revealed that several herbal medicines are toxic for

[Liver toxicity of drugs of plant origin].

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Herbal drugs are widely used and often contain highly active pharmacological compounds. Recently, reports have mounted about hepatotoxicity of herbal remedies which ranges from mild liver enzyme alterations to chronic liver disease and liver failure. Hepatotoxicity of Chinese herbs has been

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