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Arisaema triphyllum; Bog onion; Brown dragon; Indian turnip; Wake robin; Wild turnip

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

Wash skin with water. If eye involvement, irrigate eyes with water.

Determine the following information:

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

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room for identification.

The symptoms will be treated.

Plants containing oxalic acid 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.