Severe hypokalaemic paralysis due to chronic use of Acanthopanax senticosus ingestion: a case report

Abstract

Acanthopanax senticosus is a traditional herb in China, Russia and many other Asian countries. However no comprehensive study has evaluated its side effects in humans. We report a rare case of hypokalaemic paralysis possibly attributed to A. senticosus induced pseudohyperaldosteronism. (Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2012;19: 405-407)