The toxicology of Amanita phalloides

Homeopathy. 2002 Oct;91(4):249-54. doi: 10.1054/homp.2002.0056.

Abstract

This paper examines the biology and medical consequences of ingesting the potential lethal poisonous mushroom, Amanita phalloides, the Death Cap. The organism is a fungus, its structure, distribution and toxic components are described. Symptoms of human poisoning by Am. phalloides are described, following the order of Homeopathic Repertories.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amanita
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Materia Medica / adverse effects
  • Mushroom Poisoning / complications
  • Mushroom Poisoning / diagnosis*
  • Mushroom Poisoning / etiology
  • Mushroom Poisoning / physiopathology*
  • Phalloidine / toxicity*

Substances

  • Materia Medica
  • Phalloidine