No conflict of interest to declare an alluring murderer hiding in our vicinity Nerium: Abstract is an ornamental shrub that is associated with serious toxicity to humans and animals. Nerium Traditionally and in folklore, has been used to treat multiple ailments like asthma, Nerium heart-illnesses, seizures, diabetes mellitus, snake-bites, ulcers, leprosy, corns etc., however, its validation stills needs extensive scientific research. Manifestations of poisoning Nerium include both gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. Death mostly occurs from refractory cardiogenic shock. Keywords Oleander; Ornamental shrub; Toxicity Nerium; Introduction oleander is a common evergreen, ornamental and cultivable shrub, often found in the Nerium gardens as an informal hedge. It is known for its stalwart nature and ostentatious blooms. It is widely grown in regions of Europe like the Mediterranean, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal and is known by common names bane” and bay”. Possibly, the “Adelfa”, “Baladre”, “Dog “Rose word is of Greek origin which means In India the word is used for “Nerium” ‘water’. “Kaner” both for and Historically the shrub finds its mention in Nerium oleander Thevetia peruviana. the Bible, the Greek literature, the Assyrian medical texts and folklore for its ornamental and medicinal uses(1-3). Oleander is considered to be the city flower of Hiroshima as supposedly
No conflict of interest to declare Nerium: an alluring murderer hiding in our vicinity Abstract Nerium is an ornamental shrub that is associated with serious toxicity to humans and animals. Traditionally and in folklore, Nerium has been used to treat multiple ailments like asthma, heart-illnesses, seizures, diabetes mellitus, snake-bites, ulcers, leprosy, corns etc., however, its validation stills needs extensive scientific research. Manifestations of Nerium poisoning include both gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. Death mostly occurs from refractory cardiogenic shock. Keywords Nerium; Oleander; Ornamental shrub; Toxicity Introduction Nerium oleander is a common evergreen, ornamental and cultivable shrub, often found in the gardens as an informal hedge. It is known for its stalwart nature and ostentatious blooms. It is widely grown in regions of Europe like the Mediterranean, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal and is known by common names “Adelfa”, “Baladre”, “Dog bane” and “Rose bay”. Possibly, the word “Nerium” is of Greek origin which means ‘water’. In India the word “Kaner” is used for both for Nerium oleander and Thevetia peruviana. Historically the shrub finds its mention in the Bible, the Greek literature, the Assyrian medical texts and folklore for its ornamental and medicinal uses(1-3). Oleander is considered to be the city flower of Hiroshima as supposedly
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