The toxicology of Amanita virosa: the destroying angel

Homeopathy. 2004 Oct;93(4):216-20. doi: 10.1016/j.homp.2004.06.003.

Abstract

This paper examines the biology and medical consequences of ingesting the potentially lethal poisonous mushroom, Amanita virosa, the Destroying Angel. The fungus, its structure, distribution and toxic components are described. Symptoms of human poisoning by A. virosa are described, following the order of Homeopathic Repertories. Laboratory values for comparison with normal values of haematology, biochemistry and urine analyses are given.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amanita*
  • Amanitins / pharmacology
  • Amanitins / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Materia Medica / pharmacology
  • Materia Medica / standards*
  • Mushroom Poisoning / diagnosis
  • Mushroom Poisoning / physiopathology*
  • Phalloidine / pharmacology
  • Phalloidine / poisoning*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Amanitins
  • Materia Medica
  • Phalloidine