Adam and Eve poisoning

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Adam and Eve syndrome is due to poisoning from ingestion of the Adam and Eve plant which is an herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. This European plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which are responsible for the symptoms.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

• Eye pain
• Mouth pain
• Tongue pain
• Skin rash

Physical Examination[edit | edit source]

Eye[edit | edit source]

Eye irritation can be present.

Skin[edit | edit source]

Mild short lived rash may be present.

References[edit | edit source]

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