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Will Wolfsbane Kill You?

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Will Wolfsbane Kill You?

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One of the most toxic plants that can be found in the UK, the toxins in Wolfsbane can cause a slowing of heart rate which could be fatal, and even eating a very small amount can lead to an upset stomach. Its poison can also act through contact with the skin, particularly through open wounds.

How fast does Wolfsbane kill you?

Marked symptoms may appear almost immediately, usually not later than one hour, and "with large doses death is almost instantaneous". Death usually occurs within two to six hours in fatal poisoning (20 to 40 mL of tincture may prove fatal).

How much Wolfsbane is lethal?

According to several reports the lethal dose of aconitine ranges between 1−5 mg. Severe intoxication may already occur at doses as low as 0.2 mg [7,10,11]. The approximate fatal dose is 2 mg of pure aconitine, 5 mL of aconite tincture, and 1 g of the plant material [6].

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