What if I was recently stabbed by a cactus?

Cactus, also known as cactus, overlord tree, cow tongue, etc., is a tufted succulent shrub plant of the cactus family, with a wide variety of species. It can be divided into fan cactus, segment cactus, crab claw cactus, leaf forest cactus, spherical cactus and so on. They often grow in dry environments such as deserts and are known as "desert hero flowers". Let's take a look at what to do when cacti are stuck together.

What is the thorn of the cactus?

The thorn of the cactus is degenerated from the leaves, and the green body is the stem, which can replace the green leaves for photosynthesis to produce nutrients, while the green leaves, which are supposed to make nutrients, degenerate into needles and become slender and hard. The cactus lives in a dry and rainless desert, and the needling leaves minimize transpiration, and the sharp, hard needles can effectively prevent them from being eaten by desert animals.

Is the thorn of the cactus poisonous?

The thorn of cactus is generally non-toxic, but some cactus contain alkaloids, have weak toxicity, and contain the function of nerve anaesthesia, which can cause skin redness and swelling, make people feel painful and itchy after entering the skin. If it is not handled properly, it will also be red, swollen or suppurated, so be careful not to be stabbed by the cactus.

What if I get stabbed by a cactus?

1, be sure not to rub after being stabbed by the cactus, this will break the thorn head on the surface, use the mouth or this hair dryer to blow at the part where the cactus is pierced.

2. Wrap the hot noodle dough on the surface of the pricked hand, gently turn your fingers to endure a little tingling, and then discard the dough or throw it away after going back and forth a few times.

3. Use a magnifying glass to see if there are any small thorns that have not been removed. If there is no thorn or tingling sensation, stop and observe for five to ten minutes.

4. After being stabbed by a cactus, there is almost no problem with the above treatment, if you can repeat the above steps until the pain disappears, and then apply sesame oil.