Case Report:Acute Phytobezoar-Induced Gastrointestinal Toxicity Following Ingestion of Phytolacca acinosa (Indian Pokeweed)

Abstract Background: Phytolacca acinosa, commonly known as Indian Pokeweed, is often mistaken for edible spinach. While young shoots are consumed in some cultures after rigorous boiling, the mature leaves contain potent triterpene saponins and phytolaccatoxin. Case Presentation: A 50-year-old female presented with rapid-onset (3 hours) severe nausea, projectile vomiting, watery diarrhea, and abdominal cramping after … Continue reading Case Report:Acute Phytobezoar-Induced Gastrointestinal Toxicity Following Ingestion of Phytolacca acinosa (Indian Pokeweed)