Is crape myrtle poisonous?

Many people like to grow flowers to cultivate their sentiments, and growing flowers can make their body and mind happy, but not all flowers can be grown at home. Some flowers are good for the human body, while some flowers are harmful to the human body. This must be distinguished. Crape myrtle is a very popular flower. Many people still don’t know whether crape myrtle is harmful to the human body. Is crape myrtle poisonous? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Is crape myrtle poisonous?

Crape myrtle flowers are non-toxic. The roots, leaves and bark of crape myrtle are used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. Its bark, wood and flowers have the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving menstruation, relieving pain, reducing swelling and detoxifying. The seeds can be used to make pesticides, which are effective in repelling and killing insects. The leaves can cure white dysentery, the flowers can cure postpartum hemorrhage and fetal toxicity in children, and it can cure carbuncles and ulcers. It can be said that the whole body is a treasure.

2. Flowers that cannot be grown at home

1. Coniferous and cypress trees. The reason why this type of flowers and trees is not recommended to be kept at home is mainly because they emit a fragrant smell, which can irritate the human intestines and affect people's appetite. In addition, if a pregnant woman smells such a fragrance, it may cause discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, and irritability.

2. Hydrangea. If there is a pregnant woman at home, this kind of flower is really not suitable for raising, because the particles it emits will cause itching once they come into contact with human skin. In addition, it can also disrupt the body's hormones, which is very harmful to expectant mothers who are pregnant.

3. Tuberose. Don't put tuberose at home just because you think it smells good. You should know that the reason why tuberose has such a name is mainly because it can emit very strong particles that can stimulate people's sense of smell at night. If you smell it for a long time, some patients with high blood pressure or heart disease will feel depressed and dizzy, and even their condition will be aggravated.

4. Rose. The rose itself is very beautiful and is loved by many people, but you should not put it indoors just because you like it, otherwise the smell of the rose may make you breathless and feel stuffy.

5. Bauhinia. Many people don’t know that Bauhinia can be harmful to human health under certain circumstances. In fact, the pollen emitted by Bauhinia may aggravate the condition of people with asthma symptoms, and may even cause asthma in ordinary people.

6. Lily. The story of lily is very good and is loved by many people, but lily is not all good. If people are exposed to lily for a long time, it may also bring side effects - that is, the smell of lily may cause insomnia in people.

7. Mimosa. Mimosa itself is slightly toxic, and this toxicity should not be exposed to too much, otherwise it will cause thinning eyebrows and yellowing hair; in addition, mimosa may also damage human skin. So don’t grow mimosa at home if you don’t have to.

8. Oleander. The entire oleander plant is poisonous. Once people come into contact with its venom, they are likely to become drowsy, vomit, and have diarrhea. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening. Therefore, you must not grow oleander at home.

3. Notes

Be careful not to touch or eat these flowers.