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- The Eisenhut: so poisonous are its seeds
- Use caution when sowing Eisenhut in the garden
- Keep the seeds safe
- Tips
The seeds are - like virtually all parts of the plant Eisenhuts - poisonous
The Eisenhut: so poisonous are its seeds
It is no coincidence that the Blue Monk (Aconitum napellus) also has the common name "goat death": after all, this plant is considered one of the most poisonous perennials in Europe, with the highest concentration of toxins in the roots and seeds.
Use caution when sowing Eisenhut in the garden
Before sowing the wolf hat, you should consider whether the plant in your garden poses any danger to children playing. Since it is the seeds of the Eisenhuts dark germ, is at sowing directly in the bed at least no immediate danger to free-roaming pets in the garden. However, even the touch of the plant can lead to numbness, even on uninjured skin. Possible symptoms of intoxication (due to the presence of aconitin and other alkaloids and alkamines) when ingested are:
Keep the seeds safe
To prevent accidents involving children or pets with the seeds of the Eisenhut, you should keep purchased and self-harvested seeds in a particularly secure closed and clearly marked position until sowing. It is also advisable to cut back the plants directly after flowering, so that it is not even possible to develop seed stalls.
Tips
You should also exercise caution if you divide and replant the monkshood for rejuvenation and reproduction. Even small amounts of the root can have a very toxic effect when ingested by pets such as dogs or rabbits. Therefore, the roots should quickly return to the soil during transplanting and never lie around unattended.