Slightly toxic to humans and animals
All parts of the plant of the Buddleia (especially those of the species Buddleja davidii) contain poisonous glycosides such as Catapol and Aucubin as well as various saponins. These substances are mainly concentrated in the seeds and in the leaves of the flowering bush, which is why an intentional as well as unintentional consumption leads to slight symptoms of poisoning can lead. Typical symptoms are for example:
- Stomach cramps
- nausea
- Vomit
- diarrhea
- headache
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Contact a doctor immediately if your child has eaten parts of the plant and shows at least one of the symptoms described. Do not make the victim vomit or give him or her milk to drink. If you have an affected pet, please see a veterinarian.
Do not use clippings as green fodder
Buddleja davidii in particular is produced in spring
severely cut back, which is why there is a lot of clippings. Do not use this as green fodder for pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs or turtles, and do not dispose of it as cattle feed in paddocks or cow pastures. On the other hand, the clippings can be placed on the compost, provided that no hungry animals can use them there.Tips
Even the common one Lilac (syringa) contains the glycoside syringin, a component that may be slightly toxic, which is mainly found in the flowers. Incidentally, you don't necessarily have to eat the parts of the plant to suffer symptoms of poisoning: very sensitive ones People already get headaches from the scent of lilac and respiratory problems caused by the essential oils it contains originate.