Jimsonweed is a tall herb plant. Jimsonweed poisoning occurs when someone sucks the juice or eats the seeds from this plant. You can also be poisoned by drinking tea made from the leaves.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

• Atropine
• Hyoscine (scopolamine)
• Hyoscyamine
• Tropane alkaloids

Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.

The poison is found in all parts of the plant, especially the leaves and seeds.

• Bladder and kidneys
  • Little to no urine production (urine retention)
• Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Dilated pupils
  • Dry mouth
• Gastrointestinal
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
• Heart and blood
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Rapid pulse
• Nervous system
  • Coma
  • Convulsions
  • Death
  • Delirium
  • Dizziness
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
• Skin
  • Red skin
• Whole Body
  • Fever
  • Thirst