Fatal taxine poisoning from yew leaf ingestion

J Forensic Sci. 1991 Mar;36(2):599-601.

Abstract

A case of fatal taxine poisoning from the ingestion of yew leaves by a young college man is reported. The toxicity of the plant is discussed, and the limited medical literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alkaloids / analysis
  • Alkaloids / poisoning*
  • Cannabinoids / urine
  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Gastrointestinal Contents / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse
  • Plant Extracts / analysis
  • Plant Poisoning*
  • Plants, Toxic*
  • Suicide*
  • Taxoids*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Cannabinoids
  • Plant Extracts
  • Taxoids
  • taxine