Sneezing powder

Sneezing powder

Sneezing powder refers to a group of powders or powder-like substances which induce sneezing when someone is exposed to them. This is usually done as a practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim.

To make a rudimentary sneezing powder, simply grind any hot or pungent spice to a fine, powder-like consistency.

Sneezing powders containing "Veratrum album" alkaloids have been linked to poisoning, including dyspepsia, fainting, bradycardia and hypotension. Carlier P, Efthymiou ML, Garnier R, Hoffelt J, Fournier E. Poisoning with Veratrum-containing sneezing powders. "Hum Toxicol." 1983 Apr;2(2):321-5.] Children are especially vulnerable. Fogh A, Kulling P, Wickstrom E. Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger. "J Toxicol Clin Toxicol." 1983 Apr;20(2):175-9. ]

ee also

*Itching powder

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