Common but poisonous
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Common Name: Allamanda
Scientific Name: Allamanda cathartica
Feature: All parts of the plant have a white milky sap
Poisonous parts: All plant parts
Effects: Causes diarrhea and vomiting -
Common Name: Giant Dumb Cane
Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena
Poisonous parts: Sap and leaves
Effects: The sap and leaves of these plants are poisonous and must not be allowed to come in contact with the mouth or eyes. The calcium oxalate crystals in the sap cause the mouth and throat to swell resulting in possible loss of speech for several days. -
Common Name: Oleander
Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Poisonous parts: All plant parts
Effects: Abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea -
Common Name: Pong Pong
Scientific Name: Cerbera odollam
Feature: It is a common wayside tree. Leaves are simple and flowers are white. The single round fruits are green. With time, they turn pink, then black.
Poisonous parts: Seeds
Effects: Very toxic to vertebrates. -
Wait. you never say direct consumption is poisonous or by touching them itself will get poisoned.
That is quite lame, but I think should be eating them. But, who will go eat them? Lol
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Use your brain.Originally posted by MosPyramid:Wait. you never say direct consumption is poisonous or by touching them itself will get poisoned.
That is quite lame, but I think should be eating them. But, who will go eat them? Lol -
Only stupid people like you who doesn't use brain will think of consuming it and get poisoned.Originally posted by Wanda:Use your brain.
You 3 year old ar? everything also edible? -
hmm...
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Another eg of subj topic.Originally posted by MosPyramid:Only stupid people like you who doesn't use brain will think of consuming it and get poisoned.
You 3 year old ar? everything also edible? -
Yup, your topic itself is lame.Originally posted by Wanda:Another eg of subj topic.
you should put something like introduction of common flowers, instead you emphasize on poisonous? -
Common Name: Desert Rose
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Poisonous parts: Seeds, leaves and bark
Effects: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lowered pulse, irregular heartbeat and dilated pupils -
Common Name: Lantana, Bunga Tahi Ayam
Scientific Name: Lantana camara
Description: This shrub is an attractive plant as it has brightly coloured flowers that are borne in clusters and are bi-coloured. Flowers include white, blue, purple, orange, yellow and lilac. The leaves grow singly and with a distinct odour when bruised
Poisonous parts: Green berries (Lantana seeds when green)
Effects: Fatal. Affects lungs, kidney, heart and nervous system -
Merry Meet Wanda,
Thanks for sharing...Interesting indeed!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
i saw an old lady plucking and collecting these by the roadside...donno for wotOriginally posted by Wanda:
Common Name: Lantana, Bunga Tahi Ayam
Scientific Name: Lantana camara
Description: This shrub is an attractive plant as it has brightly coloured flowers that are borne in clusters and are bi-coloured. Flowers include white, blue, purple, orange, yellow and lilac. The leaves grow singly and with a distinct odour when bruised
Poisonous parts: Green berries (Lantana seeds when green)
Effects: Fatal. Affects lungs, kidney, heart and nervous system -
I understand that some parts of the plants or leaves are sometimes used in small quantities to concoct herbal remedies/use as food colouring, but for many ppl, they go admire the pretty flowers and touch them without knowing they can be poisonous.Originally posted by poon cho tang:i saw an old lady plucking and collecting these by the roadside...donno for wot -
hmm...the more colourful they r, the more dangerous they rOriginally posted by Wanda:I understand that some parts of the plants or leaves are sometimes used in small quantities to concoct herbal remedies/use as food colouring, but for many ppl, they go admire the pretty flowers and touch them without knowing they can be poisonous. -
wanda, the next poon cho tang?
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Originally posted by dragg:wanda, the next poon cho tang?
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Merry Meet Wanda,Originally posted by Wanda:I understand that some parts of the plants or leaves are sometimes used in small quantities to concoct herbal remedies/use as food colouring, but for many ppl, they go admire the pretty flowers and touch them without knowing they can be poisonous.
True indeed. Some Herbs are mildly poisonous or poisonous when consumed in high dosage but some are needed as essential component, blending or Drawing agent to bring out best effect of the Herbal remedies. so care have to be taken in using herbal remedies. "The dose makes the poison." Most drugs that are beneficial in therapeutic doses cause problems & sometimes death as in overdose. This is as true for medicinal herbs as it is for pharmaceuticals.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Originally posted by Wanda:
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You seem to know quite a lot. Feel free to share your knowledge here.Originally posted by OCEANOS:Merry Meet Wanda,
True indeed. Some Herbs are mildly poisonous or poisonous when consumed in high dosage but some are needed as essential component, blending or Drawing agent to bring out best effect of the Herbal remedies. so care have to be taken in using herbal remedies. "The dose makes the poison." Most drugs that are beneficial in therapeutic doses cause problems & sometimes death as in overdose. This is as true for medicinal herbs as it is for pharmaceuticals.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos
BTW, what's with this Merry Meet thing??
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Common Name: Butterfly Pea
Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea
Feature: The flowers are used as a food colouring sometimes. The leaves are pinnate compound and its fruits are in the form of slightly inflated pods.
Poisonous parts: Seeds and roots
Effects: Causes diarrhea when eaten in excess -
Common Name: Yellow Creeping Daisy
Scientific Name: Wedelia trilobata
Feature: Commonly seen in gardens and roadsides due to its free-flowering characteristic; its flowers are yellow and grows singly. The leaves have sharp-toothed margin. The fruits are very small.
Poisonous parts: All plant parts
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Merry Meet Wanda,Originally posted by Wanda:You seem to know quite a lot. Feel free to share your knowledge here.
BTW, what's with this Merry Meet thing??
Well its just a form of greeting, It was Meet, we should make Merry. "To Make Merry" is literally to be jovial; to indulge in hilarity; to feast with mirth While "Meet" is literally to join, or come in contact with.
I do know abit on various use of normal herbs, botanicals & roots with some rare ones. Will definitely share if i feel a need to.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
PLANT DANGERS
- taken from the Drug & Poison Information Centre (Singapore) website
Singapore is a tropical country with a large variety of plants. In fact, the Bukit Timah nature reserve alone is home to more than 840 flowering plants. Plants beautify our homes, adding colour to our gardens. Many common house and garden plants are nontoxic or minimally toxic. However, some indoor and outdoor plants can be poisonous.
Eating a small amount of some plants may not cause any symptoms. However, eating certain plants can lead to irritation of the mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Touching the leaves or sap of some plants can cause rashes, swelling, and itching of the skin. A child who attempts to swallow a part of a plant may choke on it.
If a person has eaten a plant, is pricked by a plant, or develops skin irritation after touching a plant, STAY CALM, and give DPIC a call at 6423-9119. Call 995 Emergency Medical Services for an ambulance if the victim becomes unconscious and/or unresponsive, develops fits/convulsions, or stops breathing.
First Aid for plant exposures
For oral exposures, remove any remaining plant parts from the mouth.
If the victim has vomited a plant part, save the vomitus as it may allow identification of the plant.
Rinse the mouth with water.
Ice water, ice cream or other cold snacks may help reduce pain and swelling of the mouth.
For the patient who has been pricked by a plant, or who develops skin irritation after touching a plant, wash exposed areas with soap and water as soon as possible.
Remove thorns or prickles if possible. Fine cactus hair can be removed with scotch-tape.
Common Plants in our Environment
Chilli
The fruit of the chilli plants contains capsaicin, which can blister the skin. The vapours emitted can irritate our nose, eyes and throat.
Chiku
The sap in the leaves and young fruits can cause mild irritation and diarrhea when ingested.
Jackfruit/Nangka
The fruit is a laxative.
Lime/Lemon/Pomelo
The leaves and the fruits contain oils that can irritate our skin. Excessive consumption of these fruits can irritate our digestive system.
Periwinkle
All parts of the plant are poisonous. Vomiting and diarrhea may occur once it is ingested.
Pong Pong
The seeds of this plant are extremely toxic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, giddiness, dizziness, decreased heart rate, oral pain and palpitations. Irritation of the eyes can also occur if contact is made with the sap of the tree. Dryness and tingling sensations can occur with ingestion of leaves.
Periwinkle (I think)
Unknown flower?
Mimosa (Touch-Me-Not)
Seeds of this plants contain chemicals that can cause acute kidney failure and blockage of the urine if taken in substantial amounts.
Elephant ears, Mother-in-Law's tongue, Philodendron
These are ornamental plants that contain calcium oxalate crystals. These crystals can cause pain and swelling if they come in contact with the skin or mouth.
Orleander, Dessert Rose, Lilly-of-the-Valley
These are ornamental plants that contain a medication called digoxin. Eating these plants can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and a rapid heart rate.
Oleander
(Picture courtesy of Cornell University)
Lily-of-the-Valley
(Picture courtesy of Cornell University)