Content
- Ivy is poisonous and not suitable for eating
- Ivy is poisonous in all parts of plants
- Especially protect children and pets from ivy
- Ivy as a medicinal plant
- Tips
Ivy should not be consumed under any circumstances
Ivy is poisonous and not suitable for eating
Although ivy is one of the medicinal plants, it is one of the most poisonous plants. Neither leaves nor fruits are suitable for eating. If they are consumed, severe symptoms of intoxication can occur. This is especially true for children and pets such as dogs and cats.
Ivy is poisonous in all parts of plants
Ivy is poisonous in all parts of plants:
Particularly poisonous are the fruits of ivy. The food of the berries can be deadly. Leaves and shoots contain toxins that can lead to skin inflammation on the naked skin. When maintaining ivy you should therefore wear gloves.
Flowers and berries develop exclusively in the age of the ivy. This stage reaches the plant when it is more than ten years old. Younger ivy does not bloom. The leaves and shoots are poisonous at any age. They should never be eaten or gnawed by pets.
Especially protect children and pets from ivy
Hardly an adult will get the idea to eat the mostly black berries of the ivy. They taste very bitter and do not invite for consumption.
It is different with small children who put everything in their mouths. Even the consumption of two or three berries can lead to severe symptoms of poisoning and even death.
Therefore, do not plant ivy where children and pets can get to the plant. This is especially true for the age.
Ivy as a medicinal plant
Ivy has long been considered a medicinal plant. Externally, it is used for infusions or in ointments for pain, respiratory diseases, rheumatism and for the treatment of wounds.
Internally, ivy can be taken as tea. Because of the toxicity of the plant, however, the advice of a trained physician should be sought in order to prevent poisoning.
Ivy is also used in the manufacture of various personal care products such as shampoos or ointments.
Tips
If you pull ivy in the house, place the plants out of the reach of children and pets. Immediately collect fallen leaves and discard them safely so that children do not accidentally eat them.