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Toxicology Q&A

  • Toxicology Answer: Oil of Wintergreen

    Wintergreen plants are the source for oil of Wintergreen, which contains methyl salicylate (C8H8O3), an extremely versatile substance with beneficial, commercial, and toxicologic properties that humans have been using for more than 100 years.
  • Toxicology Question: What Minty Plant Oil Can Cause Poisoning and Death in Children?

    Hint: It's a popular flavor in foods and chewing gum.
  • Toxicology Answer: the Assassin Bug

    See original question here. ANSWER: Assassin Bugs Assassin bugs might also be known as ambush bugs, wheel...

Toxicology Answer: Oil of Wintergreen

October 28, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 0 Comment

Wintergreen plants are the source for oil of Wintergreen, which contains methyl salicylate (C8H8O3), an extremely versatile substance with beneficial, commercial, and toxicologic properties that humans have been using for more than 100 years.

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Toxicology Question: What Minty Plant Oil Can Cause Poisoning and Death in Children?

October 28, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 0 Comment

Hint: It’s a popular flavor in foods and chewing gum.

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Toxicology Answer: the Assassin Bug

July 2, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 1 Comment

See original question here. ANSWER: Assassin Bugs Assassin bugs might also be known as ambush bugs, wheel…

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Toxicology Question: Which Garden Variety Bug’s “Bite” Hurts 10 Times More Than a Bee Sting?

July 2, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 0 Comment

See answer here.

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Toxicology Answer: the Jequirity Bean

May 9, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 0 Comment

(See original question here.) ANSWER: Jequirity Bean The jequirity bean (Abrus precatorius) is a very ordinary looking…

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Toxicology Question: Which Plant Contains a Protein That Inhibits Cell Function?

May 9, 2025 - Jason B. Hack, MD - 0 Comment

See answer here.

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Toxicology Answer: The Pretty and Toxic Tobacco

October 8, 2024 - Jason Hack, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Many years ago, fresh out of my New York Toxicology Fellowship, I walked into an early September…

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Toxicology Question: What Toxic Plant Is Traditionally Used Medicinally for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Toothaches, Etc.?

October 8, 2024 - Jason Hack, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

And, what are its symptoms and their treatment? Click here to see the answer.

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Toxicology Answer: the Lionfish, a Dangerous, Non-Native Invader

August 9, 2024 - Jason Hack, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Lionfish (Pterois species) are members of the family Scorpaenidae, which includes lionfish (Pterois), scorpionfish (Scorpaena), and stonefish…

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Toxicology Question: Which Sea-Dweller Causes Skin Necrosis Upon Contact?

August 9, 2024 - Jason Hack, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

And, how do you treat its victims?

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