Abstract
Acalypha indica (Indian Nettle in English, Kuppaimeni in Tamil, Kuppameniya in Sinhala) leaves are locally used as herbal remedy. It can induce hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in a Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient person. Here we report a 46-year-old-male was presented with hemolysis and methemoglobinemia following Acalypha indica ingestion. Later, he was found to have G6PD deficiency. He completely recovered with supportive treatment.
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