Diffenbachia is poisonous?

 

 

 

What is dipenbachia plant?

 

They are plants whose leaves are in the form of paddle, and the main origin of these plants is in tropical America, you might think that the type you see of the Devanbakhia plant is the only type of them, but no, according to Oxford University there are about 25 to 50 types of this plant spread.

It is also important to know that the species that we grow at home may differ from those that grow in the wild. The stems of these plants that grow in the wild, for example, may reach 2 or 3 meters, but of course the situation is different with respect to the types that grow at home.

 

 

Diffenbachia is poisonous?

 

Have you ever read that post about this plant causing the death of a young child in just a few minutes? Well we looked into it and found this important information about this plant.

According to the University of Oxford, the Diffenbachia plant contains calcium oxalate, which is a toxic compound, so there are many warnings about the need to pay attention and care when dealing with the succulents of these plants, especially when chewing, and the entry of this succulent to the mouth and eyes, due to the health problems caused by the succulent pain and swelling Difficulty speaking.

 

 

How should I deal with any symptoms?

 

Often the resulting symptoms such as swelling from dealing with the plant sap and chewing the leaves are moderate, and they can be dealt with by washing your mouth well, in addition to drinking water or milk, but other times the symptoms may become more serious and be clearer and cause more serious problems, among these symptoms:

Swelling in the lower half of the face and includes some parts such as swelling of the lips, tongue, etc.

Noticing difficulties in the breathing process.

Notice difficulties or problems with swallowing as well.

In this case, when these symptoms appear, see a doctor immediately to provide appropriate treatment and to avoid any possible complications that may arise and cause greater health problems for the patient.

 

 

Does dipenbachia affect vision?

 

Some studies on two types of the Dipenbachia plant, D. picta and D. exotica, were conducted in mice, to show the toxicity of this plant's sap, and the results were similar to those of humans.

Also, some studies conducted on rabbits with regard to eye irritation, showed the presence of health problems related to conjunctiva and cornea and swelling of the eyelid

Specialists advise the need to wash and rinse the eye with water, whose temperature should be equal to the room temperature for a period of no less than 15 minutes, and in the event that you notice that pain or other symptoms such as swelling or the presence of any vision problem still exists, you should consult a doctor Also immediately.