Autumn crocus poisoning of cattle is characterized by severe diarrhea caused by alkaloid colchicine. Previously, we examined pathologically this poisoning in cattle and reported that enterotoxic lesions were closely associated with apoptosis. To examine enterotoxicity of autumn crocus more precisely, a reproductive study was performed using guinea pigs and mice, and pathological findings associ...

Representatives of the genus Epimedium L. (family Berberidaceae) are herbaceous spring-flowering perennials with medicinal and decorative significance. The collection VILAR Botanical Garden contains three species Russian Federation flora - E. colchicum (Boiss.) Trautv., koreanum Nakai, macrosepalum Stearn hybrid taxa widely used as ornamental plants х rubrum Morren, versicolor warleyense Stearn...

INTRODUCTION Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as the autumn crocus, contains alkaloid colchicine with antimitotic properties. CASE REPORT A 76-year-old man with a history of alcoholic liver disease and renal insufficiency, who mistakenly ingested Colchicum autumnale instead of wild garlic (Aliium ursinum), presented with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea 12 hours after ingestion. On admission ...

Background: Total cholesterol content of erythrocyte membranes plays a critical role in atherosclerotic plaque progression and instability. Several homoeopathic medicines are known to have significant the control hyperlipidaemia. Colchicum autumnale is plant remedy used mainly for gout, but also