Is black leaf Guanyin lotus poisonous?

Is black leaf Guanyin lotus poisonous?

It is worth noting that the black-leaf Alocasia odora has a certain degree of toxicity. Both the roots and leaves are toxic, with the toxicity being most concentrated in the stems. Although black-leaf Alocasia odora is somewhat toxic, there is no need to worry too much or even give up the idea of ​​planting it. Since the toxin of black leaf Alocasia odora only exists inside the plant, its toxicity will not evaporate. Generally speaking, apart from the single method of direct consumption, there is basically no possibility of causing harm to the body.

It is worth mentioning that there is also the phenomenon of duplicate names in the plant world. Another succulent plant with the same name, Alocasia odora (belonging to the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family), is completely non-toxic. Remember to distinguish them and don't confuse them.

Symptoms of poisoning by black leaf Alocasia

Once ingested by mistake, symptoms may include swelling, numbness, itching, drooling of the tongue and throat, burning pain in the stomach and intestines, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, sweating, convulsions, etc. In severe cases, it may even cause suffocation and cardiac paralysis. Direct contact of the skin with too much venom will cause itching, and contact of the eyes with the venom will cause a stinging sensation, and in severe cases it may even lead to blindness.

What should I do if I accidentally get poisoned?

Do not take poisoning symptoms lightly, do not delay and take appropriate measures immediately. If the venom comes into direct contact with the skin, it needs to be washed immediately with diluted acetic acid or vinegar. If poisoning occurs by accident, you need to immediately take egg white, batter, drink large amounts of sugar water, or inject glucose saline intravenously. Abdominal pain can be treated by injecting an appropriate amount of morphine. Here is also a folk remedy: boil vinegar and a little ginger juice together, and take it orally or gargle with it.

Of course, please go to the hospital as soon as possible for regular treatment and control the disease in time.