AT A GLANCE
Is the physalis harmful to health?
The Physalis is not harmful per se. However, apart from the ripe fruits of the Physalis peruviana (Andean berry), all parts of the plant of all species are poisonous and therefore not suitable for consumption. Attention: The unripe fruits of the Andean berry can also trigger symptoms of poisoning.
Can the physalis be harmful to health?
The physalis can be harmful if
- She unripe fruits of the Andean berry (Physalis peruviana) or
- (other) poisonous plant parts of the nightshade plant
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eat. In these cases you are taking too many alkaloids on. This can Symptoms of poisoning such as gastrointestinal problems cause.
Important: Do not eat too many (ripe) Andean berries either fruit at once. Limit yourself to about a handful, otherwise unpleasant side effects also threaten.
Which parts of the Physalis plant are harmful to health?
The flowers, leaves and roots are harmful to health in all species of the genus Physalis because they are poisonous. This also applies to most varieties Berry.
The only parts of the plant that are not harmful to your health, but on the contrary can even be beneficial, are the ripe (!) fruits of the Physalis peruviana, consumed in moderation.
Tip
It is also a question of the specific Physalis species
Physalis is not just physalis. This genus of nightshade includes several species, most of which are poisonous in all parts of the plant. For example, do not confuse the Andean berry with the Chinese lantern. Only the ripe fruits of the former are edible.
