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- Fern - poisonous, yes or no?
- All ferns are poisonous
- Bracken - the most poisonous fern in Germany
- The worm fern: prefer to refrain from a worming cure
- Symptoms of fern poisoning
- Tips & Tricks
Ferns are poisonous and can even be carcinogenic in the worst case
Fern - poisonous, yes or no?
The fern has a reputation in German forests and elsewhere in the world to proliferate without end. Many a gardener appreciates various ferns in his green paradise as an ornamental and tropical-looking ensemble. But what about the toxicity?
Early article Fern - 3 common methods of propagationAll ferns are poisonous
All fern species are considered poisonous - one more, the others less. Therefore, you should beware of any ferns before eating. Already the inhalation of the spores, which are on the underside of leaves, can have negative consequences.
Bracken - the most poisonous fern in Germany
The bracken, which is common in Germany, is the most toxic representative of the ferns in this country dar. It is believed that its spores, which contain the enzyme thiaminase, carcinogenic and bone marrow damaging effect on the body. In addition to the spores, its leaves are toxic. They contain hydrocyanic glycosides and a toxic saponin. Especially the young leaves are dangerous!
The worm fern: prefer to refrain from a worming cure
Although the worm fern was formerly used as a remedy for worms, it should not be eaten. Not infrequently there were deaths from the consumption of this fern. The rhizome and stalks of young plants are highly toxic to him. Already 100 g are deadly for a cow.
Symptoms of fern poisoning
Both animals and cats as well as humans react to ferns and show the following symptoms during poisoning:
Tips & Tricks
Applied externally fern is non-toxic and can be used for example in headache, rheumatism, calf cramps and gout.