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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2003;14(4): 458-461. |
| Cyanide Poisoning after Consuming a Large Amount of Gingko Nuts |
| Soo Hyeong Cho, Meung Ryong Kim, Seong Jung Kim |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. chosooh@hanmail.net |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Traditionally, the gingko nut is used for enhancing liver function, skin immunity, pulmonary function, and antitussive action in chronic asthma. However, when overused, it can induce central nervous system dysfunction, and the following symptoms can manifest themselves: vomiting, dizziness, convulsion, insomnia, and confusion. We experienced a case of suspected cyanide intoxication that was manifested by convulsion and metabolic dysfunction after consuming a large number of ginko nuts. We report that case, together with a review of the literature. |
| Key words:
Cyanides, Gingko nut, poisoning |
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