The wisteria plant is very fascinating but also toxic. Ingesting its seeds can lead to various and annoying side effects, becoming dangerous especially for children and pets. Let's see together what happens in case of poisoning and how to run for cover
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Il wisteria, is a very rustic and vigorous leguminous plant belonging to the genus Wisteria, of the large family of Fabacee. This climbing plant native to the China, very robust and long-lived, it stands out from the beginning of spring for its delicate scent due to the beauty of its lilac or white flowers that are gathered in numerous hanging clusters. (Read also: Wisteria, pruning time! How and when to prune the most spectacular climbing plant of all)
Unfortunately, in addition to being particularly beautiful and evocative, this plant is a lot poisonous and it can be risky, especially for children and animals. The pods and seeds are considered the most toxic parts of the plant, in fact these contain harmful chemicals, which if ingested can lead to various symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea and dizziness. Let's see together what to do if someone ingests them
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How does wisteria poisoning happen?
The wisteria plant is one of the most popular ornamental shrubs in the world, as well as being very beautiful. Its ability to climb on any type of support and its classic flowering in clusters make it one of the most fascinating plants without a shadow of a doubt. It is also a very scenic plant, which lends itself to being used to decorate pergolas, balconies, terraces and columns, making the exteriors of your home truly suggestive and cheerful.
Like many other plants, wisteria also has extremely toxic parts, including the seeds and the root. In the unfortunate event that your child or pet swallows it by mistake, the first symptoms will be very similar to those of a gastroenteritis: vomiting and abdominal pain with diarrhea, face congestion and pupillary dilation. Among the other symptoms we find:
- pallor
- drowsiness
- headache
- dizziness
- nausea
- dilated pupils
- burning in the mouth
What to do in case of wisteria poisoning
If someone were to unintentionally expose themselves to the wisteria plant, you can promptly run for cover by following these simple steps that will help the poisoned person:
- Gently wipe his mouth.
- Make him drink some water and rinse it and then spit the seeds into his mouth
- Give them a few small sips of water to rinse the remaining material in the stomach.
- If their mouth is sore, have ice cubes suck on them immediately to soothe the discomfort and pain
- If they feel nauseous or vomit, keep them hydrated with frequent small sips of water
If after following all these steps you do not notice an improvement in symptoms, it is advisable to contact your doctor, especially if it is a question of children or animals, because in these cases they are delicate subjects who find it difficult to express themselves quickly.
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Sources: poison.org/eapcct.org
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