Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Here we present the case of a patient who purchased a hawthorn root product, Raiz de Tejocote, for weight loss purposes. The side effect profile seen, including a positive digoxin level, are consistent with hawthorn root. This case reinforces the importance of asking a patient about all medications, including over the internet medications.
Keywords
Crataegus, Hawthorn Root, Phytotherapy, Complementary Therapies, Digoxin, Plant Poisoning, Myalgia, Case Reports, Medical History Taking
Disciplines
Alternative and Complementary Medicine | Disorders of Environmental Origin | Emergency Medicine | Musculoskeletal Diseases | Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | Organic Chemicals | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Alternative and Complementary Medicine Commons, Disorders of Environmental Origin Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Musculoskeletal Diseases Commons, Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Commons, Organic Chemicals Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
Case Report and Review: Hawthorne Root Toxicity
Here we present the case of a patient who purchased a hawthorn root product, Raiz de Tejocote, for weight loss purposes. The side effect profile seen, including a positive digoxin level, are consistent with hawthorn root. This case reinforces the importance of asking a patient about all medications, including over the internet medications.