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The only case known of poisoning was of pigs 

 which had eaten the root ; but not fatally. The 

 taste is acrid and burning to the mouth, so that 

 they are quickly rejected by animals. 



No case of human beings having been poisoned 

 is known, as these Hellebores afford no attraction.^ 



^ Dr. Brunton gives as remedies to poisoning by Veratrum^ 

 stimulants, warm coffee, and a recumbent posture. Dr. 

 Tanner says : — Emetics, purgatives and stimulants are the 

 means employed to prevent death in poisoning by these 

 plants. As an antidote to poisoning by White Hellebore or 

 Verairine, Mr. Blyth empties the stomach by pump or by an 

 emetic, mustard, zinc sulphate or ipecacuanha. Keep the 

 patient lying down. Stimulants may be administered. An 

 enema of hot coffee has been recommended. Keep the 

 body warm with wraps, hot blankets, etc. 



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