The Columbine is slightly poisonous
the Columbine respectively. Aquilegia vulgaris, like all other plants in the buttercup family, is poisonous. Compared to other poisonous plants, it can be classified as slightly poisonous. Poisonings that ended in death are not yet known.
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The entire plant harbors toxins. Above all, the seeds that ripen between July and August stand out. They contain the highest levels of toxic substances. A glycoside that forms hydrogen cyanide and magnoflorine are toxic.
Symptoms of poisoning
If, through ignorance, you eat a columbine, symptoms of poisoning can occur. Already 20 to 30 g of the fresh leaves (depending on body weight and constitution) can lead to the following symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- nausea
- Vomit
- diarrhea
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- cramps
But the columbine is not only poisonous internally. Even if you come into contact with your skin, symptoms of poisoning such as skin irritation, redness and blisters can become noticeable. To prevent this, it is advisable when dealing with and especially when
Cut to wear Columbine gloves.Dried and heated non-toxic
The toxins can be made harmless. As soon as the columbine is dried or heated, the toxins dissipate. Therefore that can planted Herbs can be harvested and used in tea blends or externally, for example as a poultice. It works against:
- rheumatism
- gout
- Indigestion
- Ulcers
- Abscesses
- Parasites
Tips & Tricks
Since Columbine tastes bitter, children or animals usually only consume small amounts of it or spit out the parts of the plant immediately.