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The Jerusalem cherry is a plant that belongs to the same family as the deadly nightshade. It has small, round, red and orange fruit. Jerusalem cherry poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of this plant.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesChristmas cherry poisoning; Winter cherry poisoning; Ground cherry poisoning
Poisonous IngredientSolanocapsine
Where FoundThe poison is found throughout the Jerusalem cherry plant, but especially in the unripened fruit and leaves.
Symptoms- Coma
- Delirium
- Diarrhea
- Drowsiness
- Enlarged (dilated) pupils
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
- Slowed breathing
- Slow pulse
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name and part of the plant that was swallowed
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
- Activated charcoal
- Fluids
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
ReferencesGraeme K. Toxic plant ingestions. In: Auerbach PS, ed. Wilderness Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 58.
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What will happen if you eat a cherry seed?
Eating a cherry seed typically poses minimal risk, as the body can pass it without digesting it. However, cherry seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide when metabolized. In small quantities, ingesting a seed is unlikely to cause harm, but consuming a large number could lead to cyanide poisoning. It's best to avoid eating cherry seeds altogether to eliminate any potential risks.
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Are cherries toxic for lambs?
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Yes, wilted wild cherry leaves can be poisonous to both horses and cattle, thusly the nickname "Calf Killer" tree. The leaves and inner bark of the wild cherry tree contain cyanide compounds which are detrimental to livestock. A rash of still born colts in Kentucky was attributed to wild cherry leaf consumption by the dams.
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What colour is the skin of someone with carbon monoxide poisoning?
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