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- Is the columbine poisonous?
- The columbine is slightly toxic
- Symptoms of poisoning
- Dried and heated non-toxic
- Tips & Tricks
The fresh leaves of the columbine are poisonous, dried they have a healing effect
Is the columbine poisonous?
With its delicate and elf-like flowers floating above the slender stems, the columbine looks harmless. But is it really that or does it contain toxins in its parts?
Next article Planting a columbine works like this!The columbine is slightly toxic
The columbine or Aquilegia vulgaris is poisonous like all other plants of the family Cocksfoot. It is classified as slightly toxic compared to other poisonous plants. Poisonings that ended in death are not yet known.
The entire plant contains toxins. In particular, the seeds that ripen between July and August stand out. They contain the highest content of toxic substances. Toxic are a hydrocyanic glycoside and Magnoflorin.
Symptoms of poisoning
If ignorance causes you to consume a columbine, poisoning symptoms can occur. As little as 20 to 30 grams of fresh leaves (depending on body weight and condition) can cause the following symptoms:
But not only internally the columbine looks poisonous. Even if you get into skin contact with her, poisoning symptoms such as skin irritation, redness and blisters may be noticeable. To prevent this, it is advisable to wear gloves when handling and especially when cutting the columbine.
Dried and heated non-toxic
The toxins can be made harmless. Once the columbine is dried or heated, the toxins will dissipate. Therefore, the planted herb can be harvested and used in tea blends or externally, for example, as an envelope. It works against:
Tips & Tricks
Since columbine tastes bitter, children or animals usually consume only small amounts or spit out the plant parts immediately.