Kerala's 'suicide tree' tied to hundreds of deaths and a forensic puzzle

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Othalanga, known as the suicide tree, grows along Kerala's coastline. Its fruit contains cerberin, a deadly toxin that can disturb the heart's rhythm and may prove fatal. Numerous deaths between 1989 and 1999 were linked to poisoning from the plant. Because its symptoms closely resemble those of other conditions, doctors have found diagnosis difficult. Officials and experts stress that public awareness is key to preventing poisonings and ensuring prompt treatment.

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