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Winter jasmine contains toxic substances
Is winter jasmine poisonous?
The easy-care winter jasmine, also called yellow jasmine, is sold commercially as a non-toxic garden plant. It contains some substances that are toxic in higher concentrations. You should refrain from eating the egg-shaped fruits. They are not considered tasty.
Next article How to plant your winter jasmine - the best tipsThe heyday of winter jasmine usually lasts from January to about April. In a mild winter, the yellow flowers show up before Christmas. They are a bit sensitive to frost, unlike the buds. These tolerate frost to - 15 ° C. It is therefore best to plant the pretty winter flower in a sheltered location.
Winter jasmine in medicine
The home of the Yellow Jasmine is located in East Asia, Mexico, Guatemala and on the Atlantic coast of America. There, the Indians have used the winter jasmine for fishing, because it contains agents that cause paralysis in high doses, similar to curare. For the self-treatment of ailments or diseases Winterjasmin is not suitable. The medical use was controversial for a long time.
As Gelsemium sempervirens yellow jasmine or winter jasmine is used in homeopathy. He is used against various complaints. He is said to be supportive in the treatment of migraine or spring fatigue. He is also used in many colds or physical and mental fatigue and dizziness and concentration disorders.
Applications of Gelsemium sempervirens:
Tips
In a sheltered place the winter jasmine flowers usually very beautiful, because the flowers do not tolerate much frost. If they freeze, there are usually enough buds left.