Is bougainvillea poisonous?

1. Is it poisonous?

Although bougainvillea is a very common ornamental flowering plant and can also be used as medicine, it is poisonous. It does not emit toxic gases, and its flowers and leaves are not toxic. The main toxins are concentrated in the juice, which can cause diarrhea, bloody stools, etc. if ingested by mistake. As long as it is not accidentally ingested or touched, it will basically not cause any impact on the human body, nor will it cause poisoning, so it can be kept indoors at home and there is no problem with daily maintenance. Moreover, bougainvillea is highly ornamental and looks very beautiful when placed at home, and can decorate the home environment.

2. Precautions

1. Avoid being stabbed: Bougainvillea plants have sharp thorns. If you are accidentally pricked by the thorns, your skin will become red and swollen, and there will be some tingling sensation. In fact, this is not poisoning, so you don’t need to worry too much. Just wash it with clean water and then apply some medicine. Wear protective gloves when pruning.

2. Placement: Adults will not touch the items easily as long as they understand the situation. However, children and small pets do not have the awareness to distinguish, so pay attention to the placement and try to put them where they cannot be touched. If you accidentally eat it, you need to deal with it promptly and seek medical treatment immediately.