Using forest leaves to treat constipation, a resident in Quy Chau had to be hospitalized for emergency care.
(Baonghean.vn) - From the beginning of 2023 until now, in Quy Chau district, there have been 3 cases of poisoning from Indian laurel leaves that required hospitalization.
On the afternoon of May 10, Quy Chau District Medical Center admitted patient Lang Thi Kh, 70 years old (residing in Chau Nga commune, Quy Chau) to the emergency room. At the time of admission, the patient was very tired, had a headache, was dizzy, nauseous, etc.
Through examination, the doctors found pale skin, pale mucous membranes, red blood cells 1.4 million/4.5 million (normal), Hst decreased 40/130 normal... the doctors diagnosed the patient with hemolysis, kidney failure, acute tubular nephritis and needed emergency care, transferred to a higher level for treatment and dialysis.
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Patient Lang Thi Kh had to be hospitalized due to eating Indian laurel leaves to treat constipation. Photo: Quy Chau District Medical Center |
Through medical examination, the patient said that he had used leaves.Deer antler to treat constipation and poisoning.
In recent years, in Quy Chau, there have been many cases of emergency hospitalization due to using leaves of the Loc Mai tree to treat diarrhea.
Particularly from the beginning of 2023 until now, there have been 03 cases in the district.poisoninglucky leavesmust be transferred and have blood filtered at Nghe An General Friendship Hospital.
Doctor Dang Tan Minh - Director of Quy Chau Medical Center said: Lucky treeThe scientific name is Mercurialis indica Lour, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In our country, the plant is also known by other names such as luc mai, mo trang, rau mai, rau moi or Pơ cho gai (Thai).
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Lucky treeis a highly toxic herb, has medicinal properties but when used must be prescribed by a doctor. Photo courtesy |
The Indian laurel is a tree, the trunk can be up to 15m high. The leaves of the Indian laurelOval shape 10-14cm long, sparsely toothed edges, thin leaves, hairy. The tree flowers from May to August, bears fruit in July. The tree often grows wild in the provinces of Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Ha Giang, Bac Can, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh.
Experts recommend, lucky treeis a highly toxic herb, has medicinal effects but when used it must be under a doctor's prescription./.
