5 poisonous plants growing in bushes around that can kill instantly
Some plants may look harmless, but they are quite deadly.
It must have been a shock to early man when he learnt about edible and deadly plants from trial and error.
He soon discovered that while some plants were delicious and nutritious, some were deadly and dangerous.
Interestingly, in microdoses, some of these plants can be medicinal. Here are five poisonous plants found in Nigeria:
It can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues, blindness, and skin irritation.
When used in excess, it can cause deadly poisoning. It is used in small amounts in traditional medicines for respiratory issues and skin ailments.
It contains deadly alkaloids such as hyoscyamine, scopolamine, and atropine, which in excessive dosages can result in delirium, hallucinations, and even death.
Datura is a very toxic ingredient that should never be used without professional supervision. It is used in traditional African treatments for pain and asthma.
The oleander plant, a popular pink, red, and white ornamental plant in Nigeria, is highly toxic due to its cardiac glycosides.
It is extremely toxic and can result in severe poisoning, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, and even death.
A tiny portion of the plant’s leaves or flowers has the potential to be lethal.
Unripe berries contain solanine, a toxic alkaloid that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea and, in large amounts, can be fatal.
It’s important to take note of these poisonous plants and avoid them.