Is Impatiens poisonous?

Is it poisonous?

The answer is yes! Impatiens is slightly poisonous, and snakes are afraid of it. If you plant a few Impatiens plants in your yard, snakes will have to take a detour.

But don't worry, as long as you don't eat it raw, it won't hurt.

Can pregnant women raise it?

"Compendium of Materia Medica" says: Impatiens balsamina, also known as Impatiens balsamina, is named so because of its sharp nature and ability to soften hard objects.

The "Book of Collecting Medicinal Herbs" says: The white flower of Impatiens is also called Tougubai, which can chase away wind and disperse qi; the red flower is called Touguhong, which can break blood and induce abortion, and is also called Tougu. They are not the same thing.

This means that the nature of Impatiens balsamina is sharp, so do not move it if you are pregnant. Therefore, it is best not to grow Impatiens if there is a pregnant woman at home.

Can it cause cancer?

Impatiens contains cancer-promoting substances! Carcinogenic substances do not evaporate directly but will seep into the soil. It is very dangerous to eat vegetables grown in this soil for a long time.

Flower lovers don’t have to worry. Who would use the soil for growing Impatiens to grow vegetables, right? You’re not stupid!