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Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) toxicity

Besharat, S., Besharat, M. and Jabbari, A. · BMJ Case Reports · 2009

Preclinical
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Abstract

This case series describes toxic effects in eight patients after consuming wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa), documenting the safety profile and central effects of wild lettuce ingestion.

Referenced for these plants

Bitter lettuceLactucariumOpium lettuceWild LettuceLactuca virosa

How to cite

Besharat, S., Besharat, M. and Jabbari, A (2009) 'Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) toxicity', BMJ Case Reports, 2009, pp. bcr0620080134. doi:10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0134

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