Yew poisoning
From DrKoop's partner site on diet and exercise, MyDietExercise.com
Definition This is poisoning caused by eating pieces of the Yew plant. Poisonous Ingredient Taxine Where Found Taxine is found in various kinds of the Yew plant. The poison is in most parts of the Yew plant, but the highest amount is in the seeds.
Review Date: 03/21/2006  advertisement
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