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Caladium
Caladium
Clivia Dieffenbachia
Devil's Ivy
Epipremnum syn.Scindapsus
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Caladium Caladium
Ivy
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Hedera spp.
Symptoms Produced One leaf is fatal & will disrupt heart function, trigger circulatory failure & lead to death Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, & kidney inflammation Intense irritation of the mucous membranes produces swelling of the tongue, lips & palate Ingestion causes gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting & diarrhea
Oxalis
Oxalis
Plant parts contain oxalic acid Plant parts contain calcium oxalate Plant parts contain saponins
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Common Name
Australian Umbrella Tree
Toxic Parts
All plant parts contain oxalic acid & saponins Fruit contains solanine, a highly toxic glyco-alkaloid
Symptoms Produced
Ingestion = vomiting, loss of coordination, & other symptoms Ingestion = burning sensation in mouth & throat, followed by gastric irritation, fever & diarrhea Intense irritation of the mucous membranes produces swelling of the tongue, lips & palate Intense irritation of the mucous membranes produces swelling of the tongue, lips & palate
Jerusalem Cherry
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
All plant parts contain calcium oxalate All plant parts contain calcium oxalate
Arrowhead Vine
Syngonium
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Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicine is the use of drugs found in plants for prevention and cure of disease. Some are safe but others may produce harmful side effects. FDA approval is not required for package or marketing claims. Unlike approved drugs, herbs are almost entirely unregulated for safety, uniformity of contents, and contamination. Herbal remedies may have other unlabeled medicines or materials mixed in with them. Many herbal medicines are taken by drinking a tea. Avoid concentrating or over-steeping a tea remedy. Herbal extracts, tablets, and powders are also used.
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Herbal Medicines
The correct dose of herbal products is often hard to determine. When herbs are taken with a prescribed or over-the-counter drug, health problems may occur. It is wise to check with your doctor. Because scientific studies have not been done on man herbs, pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, infants and young children should probably not use herbs. Older people with serious health conditions should also be careful about the use of herbs. An herbal treatment that does not work, even if it won't hurt you, could delay getting necessary medical treatment. A "natural" product from a plant is not necessarily better than the same chemical produced in a laboratory. Some herbal products contain active ingredients that can produce unexpected side effects (for example, Saw palmetto contains estrogen, a female hormone).
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Herbal Medicines
Examples of potentially harmful plant remedies:
Herb Borage Calamus Chaparral Comfrey Ephedra; Ma-huang Germander Life root Pennyroyal Sassafras Scientific Name
Borago officinalis Acorus calamus Larrea indentata Symphytum officinale Ephedra sinica) Teucrium chamaedrys Senecio aureus Mentha pulegium Sassafras albidum
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Mushrooms
Eating any mushrooms collected outdoors should be considered dangerous. Call the Poison Control Center even if you only think that someone has eaten one. Even after a serious poisoning, symptoms may not appear until many hours later. Do not wait until symptoms appear Symptoms of severe mushroom poisoning can include intense vomiting and diarrhea and can lead to liver failure and death Eating mushrooms collected outdoors can be very risky, because many poisonous mushrooms look and taste like ones that are safe to eat. There is no easy way to tell the difference between safe and unsafe mushrooms Teach children never to touch or taste outdoor mushrooms
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Allamanda spp. Amaryllis spp. Thuja occidentalis Datura spp Illicium floridanum, Illicium anisatum Rhododendron spp.
All parts Bulbs & seeds Leaves All parts Leaves All parts
Berberis spp. Robinia pseudoacacia Buxus sempervirens Aesculus spp. Caladium bicolor Zante deschia spp. Ricinus communis
All parts bark, seeds Leaves All parts All parts All parts Seeds
Depressant action on the heart muscle Nausea, weakness, depression Gastric, vomiting parts digestive irritant, nausea, vomiting Burning in mouth & throat, vomiting Burning and inflammation of the mouth and throat Burning in mouth & throat, gastric and intestinal problems Vomiting, diarrhea Gasping, nervous disorder
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Botanical Name Clematis spp Crinum spp Delphinium spp. Sambucus canadensis Colocasia esculenta Hedera helix
Toxic Plant Part All parts Bulb All parts Root, bark, stem, leaves All parts Leaves, stems, fruits
Symptoms Gastro-intestinal irritation Vomiting, diarrhea Digestive upset, nervous excitement or depression Raw berries may cause nausea. Fruit commonly made into pies, jelly and wine not harmful when cooked Intense burning and irritation of the tongue Headache, fever, anxiety, breathing difficulty, coma
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Symptoms Gastric, intestinal, convulsions Vomiting, diarrhea Severe digestive tract discomfort Mouth and throat irritation, vomiting Kidney damage Gastric, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory collapse Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat and pulse, mental confusion Dizziness, stomach pain, collapse, fatal to livestock
Impatiens spp. Iris spp. Arisaema spp. Juniperus spp. Lantana spp.
Stem, leaves, root Underground stems All parts Berry-like seeds Fruit
Lily-of-the-Valley
Convallaria majalis
All parts
Zephyranthus spp.
All parts
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Hydrangea quercifolia, H.macrophylla H.arborescens Smooth Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Bigleaf Hydrangea
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Treatment of Exposure
Mouth: Remove any remaining parts of the plant or mushroom from victim's mouth and clean out the mouth. Give a small amount of water. Skin: Wash any skin exposed to the plant with soap and cool water as soon as possible. Eyes: Flush eyes with lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes. Be very gentle, as vigorous or prolonged rinsing can hurt the eyes.
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Poison control
For nearest Poison Control: Hennepin Regional Poison Center Hennepin County Medical Center 1-800-222-1222 If vomiting is recommended by the Poison Control Center or your doctor, use only Syrup of Ipecac. Do not use anything else, and do not put your finger in the throat to cause gagging, which can cause more injury. If advised to take the person to the hospital, bring the plant or a piece of it along with the label.
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