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The Platterbese is harmful especially to animals
Are vetches poisonous to humans or animals?
Wicken are very popular climbing and climbing plants, which carry beautifully shaped butterfly flowers in addition to the interesting feathery leaves. As they quickly overgrow bare house walls and unsightly fences, they are cultivated in many gardens. Especially when small children or pets live in the household but also raises the question of whether the vetch is one of the poison plants.
Wicks are weakly poisonous
The toxicity of the vetch is classified by the information center against poisoning as weak. The toxins occur in all parts of the plant. Toxic are the toxic amino acids contained (derivatives of propionitrite).
The highest concentration is in the seeds that form after blooming. It is therefore advisable to cut them off consistently.
If the pods are consumed only once, vomiting is often the only consequence. If a child nibbles regularly from the pods, the so-called Lathyrismus threatens. The symptoms of this creeping poisoning are:
Lathyrus is animal poison
Atlantic peas have a poisonous effect on horses and cattle. As a food for rodents such as rabbits, rabbits and guinea pigs, the vetch is not suitable for this reason.
The signs of intoxication are shown by:
Tips
Wickensamen served as food in ancient times. Consumption is urgently advised against due to the toxicity. In homeopathy, the vetch is used successfully in shaking palsy and multiple sclerosis. Potentiation turns the toxin into a cure in this case.