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poisoning from eating the any part, the plant but especially the berries, the mistletoe plant, toxic amines, toxin is found in all parts, the plant, its highest concentration, in the leaves, weakness, eyes, ears, nose, throat, blurred vision, gastrointestinal, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, lower stomach, diarrhea, heart, blood vessels, irregular, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, nervous system, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, convulsions, determine the following information, patient's age, weight, the plant, time it was swallowed, amount swallowed, call the national poison control number, 1-800-222-1222, tell whether it is necessary to take the patient, hospital, bring the plant, procedures performed, induce vomiting, administer activated charcoal, monitor vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, forth, monitor ekg, monitors heart function, individual survives the first 24 hours chances of survival, very good.