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Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
versión On-line ISSN 1729-519X
Resumen
MALAGA, Germán y HERRERA-ANAZCO, Percy. Symptomatic hypokalemia associated with use of Llantén (“Plantago major”). Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2020, vol.19, n.6 Epub 10-Ene-2021. ISSN 1729-519X.
Introduction:
The use of medicinal plants is associated with the belief of the absence of adverse effects.
Objective:
To report a possible association between the use of Plantago major and hypokalemia
Case presentation:
Thirty-eight-year-old female patient with numbness and weakness in her limbs due to hypokalemia (2.94 meq/l) associated with the use of Llantén (Plantago major), a medicinal plant of widespread use and global distribution. Potassium was normalized and symptoms subsided after discontinuation of Llantén.
Conclusion:
Possible adverse effects of the use of commonly used medicinal plants must always be considered.
Palabras clave : Hypokalemia; Plantago; Phytotherapy; medicinal plants.