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Dumbcane; Leopard lily; Tuft root

Wipe out the mouth with a cold, wet cloth. Give milk to drink.

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• The parts of the plant that were eaten
• The time it was swallowed
• The amount swallowed

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room for identification.

The symptoms will be treated.

These plants may cause swelling severe enough to block the airway, but this is very rare.

Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.