Is Silver Queen poisonous?

Silver Queen is poisonous

Silver Queen is somewhat toxic. Once its stem is broken, it will secrete a transparent substance. This liquid is poisonous and spicy. Its spiciness exceeds that of yellow bell pepper, and the effect is very long-lasting.

Symptoms of Silver Queen Poisoning

You will not be poisoned by touching the Silver Queen with your hands. Only eating it will cause a poisonous reaction. One hour after accidental ingestion, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, dizziness and headache, salivation and anorexia, blurred vision, and fatigue will appear. In severe cases, abdominal pain and diarrhea, numbness of the limbs, slow heartbeat, and low blood pressure will appear. In severe cases, the patient will become irritable, convulse, comatose, and have dilated pupils, and may develop various arrhythmias. If people consume too much and do not receive timely treatment, they will become extremely weak, delirium, their heart will show complete atrioventricular block, or even death.

What to do if you accidentally eat Silver Queen

If ingested by mistake, go to hospital immediately for treatment and receive intravenous drip in time to control the condition.

Warm reminder: When planting at home, be sure to prevent children from breaking off the stems and leaves and accidentally licking them while playing.