Is Mexican prickly poppy Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

The oil contained in the seeds is highly toxic and can cause serious poisoning.

Ingesting mexican prickly poppy seeds can cause digestive issues including pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Seeds of mexican prickly poppy are often mistaken for mustard seeds, leading to accidental ingestion.

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Is Mexican prickly poppy toxic to humans?

Poisoning from mexican prickly poppy occurs through ingestion. Urgency can range from moderate to serious depending on the amount eaten. The plant has high severity poison characteristics. The oil contained in the seeds is highly toxic. Ingesting will cause digestive issues including pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Eating large quantities causes outbreaks of ‘epidemic dropsy’ in many tropical countries. Ingestion can be by accident as the seeds closely resemble mustard seeds and can be mistaken for them.

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The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.

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