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Quick Summary:

• Jerusalem Cherry (botanical name Solanum pseudocapsicum) is a small flowering/fruiting plant that is found in north and south America, Australia and New Zealand. The leaves and unripe fruits of the plant are considered toxic
• Jerusalem Cherry Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of the plant or plant product containing the compound
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Ground Cherry Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Ground Cherry Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002871.htm (accessed on 09/28/2017)

https://www.nnepc.org/poisons/j/jerasulem-cherry (accessed on 09/28/2017)

http://www.mountlehmanllamas.com/jerusalemcherry.html (accessed on 09/28/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/28/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Ground Cherry Poisoning:

Evens, Z. N., & Stellpflug, S. J. (2012). Holiday plants with toxic misconceptions. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 13(6), 538.

Monseny, A. M., Sánchez, L. M., Soler, A. M., de la Maza, V. T. S., & Cubells, C. L. (2015). Poisonous plants: An ongoing problem. Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), 82(5), 347-353.

Poppenga, R. H. (2010). Poisonous plants. Molecular, clinical and environmental toxicology, 123-175.

Filmer, A. K., & Dodge, L. (2012). Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants. California Poison Control System, University of California, USA, Davis.

Sardoei, A. S., Shahadadi, F., Shahdadneghad, M., & Fallaah Imani, A. (2014). The Effect of Gibberellic Acid on Reducing Sugar of Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum L.) Plant. International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research, 2(3), 690-695.

Bryan, C. L. (2012). Barrett Bush management plan. Environmental Research Institute, The University of Waikato.