Is the other shore flower poisonous?

1. Whether it is toxic or not

Some people think that this plant is highly poisonous. Moreover, the whole plant is poisonous, including flowers, leaves, fruits, seeds and so on. As a result, some people think that not only eating it will be poisonous, but even touching it is toxic. However, this is not very scientific. The characteristic of this plant is only "slightly poisonous".

As early as the Compendium of Materia Medica, its toxicity has been recorded. But it's not as toxic as we thought. Simple farming, if not eaten, will not be poisoned. This is why it will be used as a potted plant in the park or even at home. But we should also be careful. If you eat by mistake, it will produce some symptoms of poisoning. For example, dry mouth, hoarse voice, extraction, difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat and so on. Some people will have more serious reactions, such as coma, respiratory arrest and so on.

2. Medicinal value

Although it is toxic, it can be used as a medicine. Among many ancient books, there are records of its efficacy. For example, it can help treat diseases such as throat wind, phlegm nucleus and so on. In addition, it also has the role of vomiting, diuresis, the main treatment of food poisoning, adverse urination and so on. In addition, its heat-clearing, detoxification effect is also very obvious, can help treat dysentery and other diseases.

But because it itself is poisonous. Therefore, we have to consider its side effects. Therefore, generally speaking, it is only used as a drug for external use, only for diseases such as boils and sores. Specifically, take one or three, break it, apply it to the skin, fix it, and change it every four to 12 hours.