Again and again the question arises whether the sheet hemp can be dangerous to children and pets. We clarify whether the bow hemp is poisonous or not.
the bow hemp (Sansevieria) is not entirely innocent, because the drought-loving plant is considered slightly poisonous. It is not alone in this, as numerous other popular houseplants are classified similarly. But what exactly does that mean in practice for your child or pet?
Like so many plants, the bow tie needs to protect itself. Otherwise it would quickly end up in the stomachs of hungry animals in its inhospitable homeland, where it stands quite alone with its greenery. Since spines are not so far away in bow-tie hemp and these are not known to be effective against animals such as insects anyway, the plant relies on a chemical defense strategy. Bow hemp stores saponins as a stomach poison.
Is Bow Hemp Toxic to Humans?
The term "saponins" sounds potentially toxic at first - and that's actually the case. Bow Hemp is a slightly poisonous plant. Nevertheless, you do not need to distance yourself from the plant immediately, because saponins are also found in tomatoes,
spinach, soap nuts and horse chestnuts. The saponin contained in all parts of the plant in bow-tie is a haemolytic sapogenin which, in the event of an overdose, can lead to the breakdown of red blood cells. But as you know, it always depends on the dose. Bow hemp is certainly not healthy for adults, but it does not cause any further damage.In children, however, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and cramps can occur. However, serious damage is very unlikely. If severe symptoms occur, you should still contact the poison control center immediately to be on the safe side.
Is arch hemp poisonous for cats and co.?
What is mildly toxic to humans can be dangerous, especially for small animals. For dogs, the bow hemp is therefore classified as slightly poisonous. The same also applies to cats. Animals of this size show symptoms similar to humans, i.e. vomiting, cramps and diarrhea. In severe cases, be sure to contact your veterinarian.
The bow hemp can be really dangerous to small animals such as rats and mice. The little rodents can die if they eat too much of the plant. Whether rats and mice would actually be interested in gnawing on a piece of bow tie is of course debatable, but to be on the safe side, keep the plant away from them.
Treating Bow Tie Poisoning
Here, in a nutshell, is the most important thing to do if a child or pet has eaten a piece of bow tie:
- Remove any plant debris from the mouth
- Never try to induce nausea
- Rinse mouth with still water or tap water
- Contact a poison control center or, for pets, your veterinarian if you develop symptoms
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