Content
- How seriously toxic is the gold paint?
- Cardiac glycosides poison the organism
- Previously a well-known medicinal plant
- Tips
The beautiful gold paint is unfortunately poisonous
How seriously toxic is the gold paint?
Originating in Southeastern Europe, the gold varnish in the local gardens is a real feast for the eyes - especially at its peak. But can he be planted without hesitation or is he poisonous?
Cardiac glycosides poison the organism
The gold lacquer smells unabashedly good and deceives it over its poisonous Herzglycoside (Cheirotoxin and Cheirosid). These are contained throughout the plant and especially in the seeds. A poisoning by this plant resembles a poisoning by the thimble. It can come after a consumption to the following poisoning symptoms:
Previously a well-known medicinal plant
Although the entire plant is poisonous, it is in the tiniest amounts curative. Previously it has been used to treat ulcers, spleen and liver diseases, to promote labor and menstruation, to strengthen the heart and as a laxative.
Tips
When cutting the gold paint, you should rather wear gardening gloves as a precaution!