Is Common bamboo Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Fresh bamboo can be deadly due to cyanide taxiphyllin.

Symptoms of ingesting bamboo include seizures and cardiac arrest.

Incorrectly prepared bamboo shoots can lead to severe toxicity.

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Slightly Toxic

Human

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Toxic parts to human

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Is Common bamboo toxic to humans?

As a *Bambusa*, or bamboo plant, common bamboo is probably toxic if ingested without proper preparation. Fresh bamboo can induce severe symptoms when eaten and can even lead to death if eaten in high-enough amounts, due to the cyanide taxiphyllin contained in the plant. All parts may be toxic, but the shoots are especially prone to be toxic. Symptoms of consuming these plant parts are nausea, weakness, headache, difficulty breathing, and disorientation. More severe symptoms include unconsciousness, seizures, and cardiac arrest. Some who harvest and cook fresh bamboo shoots may incorrectly prepare them and experience these negative reactions.

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WARNING

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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