Often, gardeners plant flowers on the site, without even thinking about their dangers. Some types of hydrangeas are very dangerous for the body, so you need to know about their effects, symptoms of poisoning and methods of treatment.
Is hydrangea poisonous
On garden plots, beautiful and vibrant hydrangea inflorescences are often found, which are used for decoration. Some varieties of this flower are poisonous and very dangerous for the human body and animals.
Hydrangea is a moderately toxic plant. Leaves, berries and even stems contain a high concentration of toxic substances that can be harmful. If you eat this flower, then there is a risk of provoking food poisoning.
Panicled and tree-like hydrangea is dangerous only if you use flowers. Most cyanide is found in the large-leaf variety. The maximum amount of toxic substances is in flower buds. It is impossible to determine the danger by the color of the inflorescences.
Important! Determining the toxicity of a plant is quite simple. If animals bypass it and do not use leaves, then the flower is dangerous to health.
What is dangerous hydrangea
The use of hydrangea flowers or buds is dangerous for humans and animals. Often this contributes to the development of not only food poisoning, but also heart problems.
The body of an adult quickly detoxifies, so it is especially dangerous for children to eat such plants. If you have small children, it is best to fence the bushes with wire or wooden rods to protect.
Did you know? It is common for Kore hydrangea to peel off at once in several layers that are arranged sequentially, therefore this species is often called the "seven bark".
For human health
If you accidentally use flowers or hydrangea leaves, you can provoke poisoning. First, a person develops excessive sweating, nausea and vomiting. After some time, weakness occurs and skin itching appears.
In some cases, this can cause convulsions and death. The toxins that are contained in the plant are eliminated from the body for a very long time, so they can affect the liver, heart and kidneys, causing chronic diseases (heart failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis).
For animals
If the animal eats some leaves or hydrangea flowers, then it will have diarrhea. After some time, breathing becomes difficult, the appetite disappears and the animal becomes lethargic.
If you do not start treatment and elimination of toxins in time, then your pet may die. At the first symptoms of poisoning, consult a specialist, and do not self-medicate. Poisoning can adversely affect the life span of a pet. The toxins contained in the bushes are absorbed into the bloodstream and affect all organs.
For children
The child's body is very susceptible to poisons and toxic substances. If a child uses a flower, it can cause great harm.
- It manifests itself in the following:
- temperature rises;
- breathing quickens, provoking heart failure;
- loss of appetite, which leads to problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms of Poisoning
Symptoms of poisoning include:
- Labored breathing.
- Low pressure.
- Rapid pulse.
- Cramps.
- Fainting.
Poisoning treatment
If an animal, child or adult ate any part of the bush, then you need to immediately begin treatment. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing chronic diseases. Treatment of poisoning should be carried out in a hospital under the supervision of a doctor. First, it is better to provide first aid while you reach the hospital.
To do this, it is enough to carry out several actions:
- rinse the stomach with a solution of manganese (1 tsp. in 3 l of water);
- give a solution of hydrogen peroxide (in a ratio of 1: 1). This method is suitable for poisoning an animal;
- Introduce Atoxil (2 mg) to get rid of toxins.
Beautiful shrubs that can be dangerous to the body often grow on the garden plot. If a child or animal inadvertently consumes parts of it, then often there are health problems. Self-treatment can only aggravate the situation, so you need to consult a doctor.
