Is the latest Catharanthus roseus poisonous

Catharanthus roseus alias Rixin, calendula, etc., is a relatively common variety of flowers in our life, its flowering period is long, it can be seen blooming almost all the year round, and potted culture is usually adopted in family breeding. but many people have mentioned that Catharanthus roseus is poisonous and should not be kept at home. Is there any basis for this statement? Below the pro-agriculture network to tell you whether Catharanthus roseus is poisonous, and whether Catharanthus roseus can be put indoors.

Is Catharanthus roseus poisonous

Usually before we raise a plant at home, we are concerned about whether it is poisonous. As everyone said, Catharanthus roseus is a poisonous plant. Catharanthus roseus belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Like most plants in the family Apocynaceae, the juice of Catharanthus roseus is poisonous, among which flowers are the most toxic.

Catharanthus roseus contains more than 70 alkaloids, such as vincristine, vincristine and isovincristine, among which vincristine has an inhibitory effect on human white blood cells and will poison the nervous system, while isovincristine will mutagenesis in the human body. leading to malformations.

But in general, it will only be poisoned when the wound touches the sap or eats the sap by mistake. Slightly touching the flowers and leaves of Catharanthus roseus will not cause harm to the human body, as long as we usually pay attention to it, do not break the branches and leaves casually. If you accidentally eat Catharanthus roseus, it will cause leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, muscle weakness, limb paralysis and other symptoms.

Can Catharanthus roseus be kept at home

So since Catharanthus roseus is poisonous, can it not be kept at home? The answer is no. The above pro-agricultural network has already introduced to you that Catharanthus roseus is only poisonous. If the wound does not touch the juice or accidentally eat it, there will be no poisoning, so there is no need to be overly nervous because this plant is poisonous. In fact, many plants are also poisonous, but they are also raised by us at home. For example, daffodils is such a plant. However, the pro-agriculture network would also like to remind everyone that if you keep it at home, it is best to put it on the terrace, not because its toxicity will give off, but because it is more sunny in such a position as the patio, which is more conducive to plant growth.

3. The medicinal value of Catharanthus roseus

Although Catharanthus roseus is poisonous, it is also a kind of Chinese herbal medicine that can be used. Catharanthus roseus has the effects of reducing blood sugar, blood pressure, diuresis, treating mumps, burns, etc., as well as anti-tumor and leukemia. It is a very good Chinese herbal medicine.

After reading this article, we know that although Catharanthus roseus is poisonous, it will not be emitted by smell, so there is no problem with breeding at home. In addition, Catharanthus roseus has many medicinal effects. Thus it can be seen that even flowers can not be treated with monochromatic glasses. On the other hand, poisonous plants also have a certain therapeutic effect on our diseases.