If eaten as a primary staple, can cause severe niacin deficiency. Some foods that humans consume have parts that are poisonous or poisonous if not prepared correctly. Italian women made mild tinctures of it to dilate pupils because they thought it made them more attractive. The plant can cause rapid heart rate, confusion, hallucinations, seizures. However, we also use it for several medicines – atropine, scopolamine, donnatol, and hyoscyamine. Even rubbing against it can blister skin. However, all parts of the plant cause weakness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, and harm the heart.ĭeadly nightshade, also known as atropa belladonna ("beautiful woman").Īll parts of the plant are poisonous. The houseplant, Jerusalem cherry is beautiful. This plant is found in Texas and causes paralysis and death, but symptoms don't start until days or weeks later. Castor oil has the ricin removed and is often used for its laxative effect.Ĭoyotillo shrub berries are quite sinister. Victims get fever, trouble speaking, and vomit blood. The seeds are poisonous and indigenous to Asia and Africa. The Castor Bean plant with its infamous ingredient ricin is what was used in the famous KGB umbrella poisoning. Interesting read, but I really would have preferred color photos in lieu of the illustrations.
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