Is Mead's milkweed Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Mead's milkweed can cause poisoning if ingested or through skin contact, with effects ranging from mild to fatal.

The plant's sap contains the highest concentration of toxic cardiac glycosides, more so than leaves, stems, or roots.

Symptoms appear within hours and include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and even respiratory paralysis or coma.

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Is Mead's milkweed toxic to humans?

Mead's milkweed can cause poisoning if it is ingested or comes into contact with the skin. The level of urgency can range from mild to severe and even death. All parts of the plant are toxic with the highest concentration of cardiac glycosides being in the sap. The leaves, stems and roots have lower concentrations. Symptoms of ingesting the plant are seen within a few hours. They include stomach upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion and lethargy. Ingesting large amounts can cause respiratory paralysis and coma. Skin and eye irritation will occur through contact with the sap.

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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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