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Rare Presentation of Semecarpus Anacardium Poisoning

Vinayak Y. Kshirsagar , Vinayak Y. Kshirsagar , Minhajuddin Ahmed , Sylvia M. Colaco

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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 4(3):p 111-113, July - September 2012. | DOI:

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Semecarpus anacardium (SA) commonly known as ballataka or bhilwa has been used in various traditional systems of medicines or various ailments since ancient times. Chemical and phytochemical analyses of its nut reveal the presence of biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins and amino acids which show various medicinal properties. The fruit and nut extract shows various activities like anti atherogenic , anti inflammatory, anti oxidant, anti microbial, anti reproductive, CNS stimulant, hypoglycemic, anti carcinogenic and hair growth promoter. Here we present a rare case of SA poisoning with convulsion, behavioral changes and orange discoloration of body and its fluids, no such presentation has been reported till date to the best of our knowledge.

Keywords: Semecarpus anacardium; Orange coloured urine; convulsion.

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