http://www.englishforums.com/English/ArticlesTeachersAboutEfl/Forum8.htmResource of articles submitted by our teachers.enXMOD (Build: 3614.32638)http://www.englishforums.com/English/PoisonMedicalEnglish/ck/post.htmSun, 24 May 2009 06:31:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:44hitchhiker0http://www.englishforums.com/English/PoisonMedicalEnglish/ck/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments8-44.xmlMany trees and plants are poisonous, and a hazard for inquisitive youngsters who are always putting things in their mouths. Naturally-occurring poisons are concentrated in seeds and berries but leaves, flowers, sap and roots can contain a considerable amount. As a general rule, unripe fruits are more dangerous than ripe ones. The first thing a doctor will need to know is what and how much of the poisonous plant was eaten, when it was eaten, and what part of the plant was consumed. They will also need to know how old the patient is and whether they have already vomited after eating the plant. If possible, save what remains of the plant that was eaten and let the doctor or hospital see it for identification purposes as there are specific...