Content
- Is the miracle flower poisonous?
- Flowers and leaves have natural healing properties
- Seeds and tubers of the miracle flower are poisonous
- Tips
The miracle flower is both poisonous and beneficial
Is the miracle flower poisonous?
Their tropical origin and abundant flower splendor let experienced hobby gardeners rightly pay attention. So much exotic beauty is not rare with toxic substances in the floral luggage therefore. Read here how the poison content of a miracle flower is ordered.
Next article Seeding of miracle flowers is so easyFlowers and leaves have natural healing properties
People in their homelands use the herbaceous plant parts of a miracle flower for medicinal purposes. Ingredients such as betalaine (non-toxic alkaloids), rotenoids (anti-inflammatory bioflavonide) and arabinose (natural simple sugars) help to alleviate these health problems:
Prepared as tea, the miracle flower exerts its healing effect from within. Inflamed skin and wounds heal faster if they are treated regularly with the tea. Furthermore, knowledgeable medical practitioners process the tuber into a healing wound dressing.
Seeds and tubers of the miracle flower are poisonous
Completely harmless is not a mirabilis jalapa. Their countless flowers turn into pea-sized seeds, which can cause unpleasant symptoms of poisoning when they are intentionally or unintentionally consumed. Due to their size, they are therefore a potential source of danger for curious children and pets.
The tubers turn out to be poisonous when eaten. Since they are planted just under 3 cm deep in the ground, curious dogs and cats like to attack it. The consequences are vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions. Furthermore, the roots exert a hallucinogenic effect on humans and animals, so that the fragrance and flowering plant is not suitable for the family garden.
Tips
During the flowering period, cut off everything that has withered. Thanks to this care, you can make room for the next buds, the well-maintained appearance is preserved and the miracle flower does not invest its energy in the growth of the poisonous seeds.