Toxicology Answer: The Capsaicin Found in Hot Peppers and Chilis
“How bad could it be?” was the last thought before I took a small bite of the…
Toxicology Q&A
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Toxicology Answer: The Capsaicin Found in Hot Peppers and Chilis
“How bad could it be?” was the last thought before I took a small bite of the... -
Toxicology Question: What Fiery Ingredient Brings Tears to Your Eyes and Irritation Upon Exposure?
QUESTION: What fiery ingredient produced in plants like the above photo brings tears to your eyes and... -
Point/Counterpoint: Antifreeze Poisoning Tests
Point: A Less Than Glowing Interpretation of Urine Fluorescence by Jessica Shenoi, MD; Michael E. Mullins, MD;...
Toxicology Question: What Fiery Ingredient Brings Tears to Your Eyes and Irritation Upon Exposure?
QUESTION: What fiery ingredient produced in plants like the above photo brings tears to your eyes and…
Point/Counterpoint: Antifreeze Poisoning Tests
Point: A Less Than Glowing Interpretation of Urine Fluorescence by Jessica Shenoi, MD; Michael E. Mullins, MD;…
Toxicology Answer: Milkweed (Asclepias)
Milkweed, genus Asclepias, (named by Linnaeus as Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) in 1753) is a plant widely distributed across…
Toxicology Question: Which Plant’s Sap Causes Severe Contact Dermatitis?
QUESTION: Which plant‘s sap causes severe contact dermatitis and must be washed off skin immediately after contact?…
Toxicology Question: Can coming into contact with this chemical compound result in mortality?
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Toxicology Answer: An Illustrated Case of Ethylene Glycol, Direct and Indirect
Ethylene glycol (EG), also known as ethane-1,2-diol, with the molecular formula CH2OHCH2OH, is a colorless, odorless, water-soluble…
Toxicology Answer: The Fig Tree
Background My favorite part of the fig plant (Ficus carica L.) is the fruit, of course. These…
Toxicology Question: What Biblical Plant Can Cause Severe Eye Irritation?
Hint: It produces a tasty fruit. Click here to read the answer.
Toxicology Q&A: Which Plant’s Sap Is Toxic to the Eyes?
HINT: It can cause mild conjunctivitis to severe keratouveitis and even blindness if contact occurs with your…