Is wolfsbane poisonous?

1. The origin of the name of wolfsbane

Wolfsbane is commonly known as "muntou yellow flower" in the north, and is also known as heartbreak grass in other areas. As the name suggests, it is a plant that can harm people with its poison, but its flowers are very beautiful. It grows at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, between the desert and the grassland. The nearby residents thought that this flower was more poisonous than wild wolves, hence the name "wolfsbane flower".

2. Toxicity of Wolfberry

Wolfsbane is common in northern China and Russia. Its rhizomes contain a considerable amount of toxins, which can be made into medicine and applied to the body to clear blood clots. Not only that, it can also be made into pesticides to kill borers and aphids. But one thing needs to be noted, humans and domestic livestock are strictly prohibited from eating it. The root system of wolfsbane is relatively large, and its ability to absorb water is also very outstanding. In dry climates, it will be difficult for other plants to gain a foothold if they grow together with wolfsbane. Generally speaking, the stronger its root system, the more toxic it is.

Warm reminder: Wolfsbane is very toxic. If it is not for medicinal purposes, do not consume it without authorization. If you accidentally eat it, if there is no gastric lavage equipment, you must drink cold boiled water to prevent diarrhea and severe dehydration.