Cranesbill non-toxic to humans and animals
First and foremost, the cranesbill contains many essential oils, including geraniol, kaempferol, caffeic acid, rutin and quercetin. In rare cases, these can cause contact dermatitis, i. H. sensitive people react with a harmless rash. Otherwise, the plants are completely non-toxic for both humans and animals - with one exception: the wild-growing meadow cranesbill is poisonous for hamsters. However, animals do not particularly like to eat the cranesbill because of its intense smell.
Edible cranesbill
Some wild species The cranesbill are even considered edible, for example the stinking cranesbill or Ruprecht's herb (Geranium robertianum L.), which can be collected between April and November. In addition, the cranesbill is used in folk medicine against toothache or bruises. is used as a tonic.
Tips
Due to its non-toxicity, various chambers of agriculture even recommend the cranesbill as an unproblematic planting for kindergartens and schools.
