Is wood chrysanthemum poisonous?

People may not be very familiar with wood chrysanthemum. It is mainly produced in the tropical south of my country. Wood chrysanthemum is poisonous. The smell it emits can make people and animals drowsy and has a hypnotic effect. If wood chrysanthemum is accidentally ingested, symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting may occur. Therefore, wood chrysanthemum also has certain medicinal value. Hibiscus flowers are quite beautiful, but let us now take a closer look at wood chrysanthemums.

In Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, my country, there is a plant called wood chrysanthemum, which can make elephants fall asleep when they smell it. The petals of the wood chrysanthemum have a sweet smell, and people or animals will feel drowsy when they smell it. If you pick a petal and taste it, you will soon faint on the ground and sleep for several days. Therefore, it is also known as Drunken Flower.

Wood chrysanthemum has a strong hypnotic effect. According to historical records, just smelling the petals can make people and animals drowsy. If eaten, it has a strong hypnotic effect.

Is chrysanthemum poisonous? Can hibiscus be taken? Are there any edible chrysanthemums?

The flower of the wood chrysanthemum is poisonous and has a strong hypnotic effect. According to historical records, just smelling the scent of the petals can make people and animals drowsy. If eaten, it has a strong hypnotic effect. It is not suitable for indoor maintenance because the plant's photosynthesis stops at night and only respiration occurs, which will increase the concentration of carbon dioxide in the room. Photosynthesis and respiration coexist in plants, each performing biological functions and missions and coordinating with each other.

Is chrysanthemum poisonous? Can hibiscus be taken? Are there any edible chrysanthemums?

But at night, photosynthesis almost stops, so at night it mainly releases carbon dioxide. Therefore, placing it in the bedroom at night will increase the concentration of carbon dioxide, which is very harmful to the body, but I have not experienced it personally. People who have been hypnotized can wake up naturally, but it is not known whether there are any other long-term effects. If you really want to grow wood chrysanthemums indoors, to be on the safe side, you can consider doing an experiment on animals first to see if there are any abnormalities in them living in the same room with wood chrysanthemums for a week.

1. Is chrysanthemum poisonous? Can hibiscus be taken?

Are there any edible chrysanthemums?

toxicity

According to records, the dried roots or stems of this species can cure rheumatism, lumbar muscle strain, limb paralysis and other symptoms; they can also cure colds, fever, malaria, toothache, and conjunctivitis. However, because the roots and stems contain toxic Vernonine, accidental ingestion can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, blurred vision, delirium, and even mental disorders, so special care should be taken when using it.

2. Is chrysanthemum poisonous? Can hibiscus be taken?

Are there any edible chrysanthemums?

Also known as hibiscus

Hibiscus is a common garden shrub flower species. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae family. Its aliases include white hibiscus, palm tree flower, big bowl flower, hedge flower, Qingming hedge, white rice flower, chicken flower, lard flower, and morning-blooming and evening-fading flower. Hibiscus flowers are brightly colored and are excellent plants for free-growing hedges. They are suitable for planting on roadsides, in parks, and in courtyards. They can be planted alone, in rows, or in patches.

Is chrysanthemum poisonous? Can hibiscus be taken? Are there any edible chrysanthemums?

Hibiscus flowers can be used as medicine and are also edible. Hibiscus is the national flower of South Korea, also known as the Mugunghwa Flower, and is known as the "Desert Rose" in North America. The color of hibiscus flowers ranges from light purple to dark purple. They grow quickly and have lush branches and leaves. The national flower of Malaysia is also hibiscus (also known as red flower).