Rhubarb leaves poisoning


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Definition

This is poisoning caused by eating pieces of leaves from the rhubarb plant.


Alternative Names

Rheum officinale poisoning


Poisonous Ingredient

Soluble oxalate and another, unknown poison


Where Found

The leaves (leaf blade) of the rhubarb plant. The stalk can be eaten.



Review Date: 03/21/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.


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