Convulsion in infants as a result of oral use of garden sage

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Arica V., Arica S., Tutanç M., Motor S., Motor V. K., Doǧan M.

Turk Pediatri Arsivi, vol.47, no.1, pp.70-71, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tpa.1170
  • Journal Name: Turk Pediatri Arsivi
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.70-71
  • Keywords: Convulsion, Garden sage oil, Intoxication
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Salvia officinalis is a plant known as Garden Sage and it is used by the community in case of various clinical conditions. Herbalists are the right destinations to provide this special plant. Salvia officinalis is known to be used for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, expectorant, spasmolytic and diaphoretic effects. In this case study, a case of intoxication in which a 2-month old infant who presented with convulsion due to accidental oral use of garden sage oil which was actually prepared for topical use by a herbalist is reported.