Date of Presentation

5-5-2022 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

We report the case of a 25 year old male who presented to the ED with epigastric abdominal pain after ingesting a freshly squeezed beverage form of Flying Dragon Hardy Orange plant (Poncirus trifoliata). Poison control was contacted and recommended symptomatic treatment only. The patient’s pain resolved while in the emergency department. Seed and rind preparations have been used as an herbal remedy in East Asia. Freshly squeezed Poncirus trifoliata can cause significant abdominal pain.

Keywords

Poncirus, Abdominal Pain, Poisons, Plant Preparations, East Asian Traditional Medicine

Disciplines

Alternative and Complementary Medicine | Digestive System Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Document Type

Poster

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

Case report: Epigastric Abdominal Pain from Beverage Ingestion of Freshly Squeezed Juice of the Hardy Orange Flying Dragon Plant (Poncirus trifoliata)

We report the case of a 25 year old male who presented to the ED with epigastric abdominal pain after ingesting a freshly squeezed beverage form of Flying Dragon Hardy Orange plant (Poncirus trifoliata). Poison control was contacted and recommended symptomatic treatment only. The patient’s pain resolved while in the emergency department. Seed and rind preparations have been used as an herbal remedy in East Asia. Freshly squeezed Poncirus trifoliata can cause significant abdominal pain.

 

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