Is Showy baby's-breath Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Showy baby's-breath contains saponins that cause skin irritation, including inflammation, rash, and itching.

Dry blooms of showy baby's-breath can irritate the eyes, nose, and sinuses, particularly affecting asthma sufferers.

Showy baby's-breath is mildly toxic to cats causing mild stomach upset and loose stools when ingested.

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Slightly Toxic

Human

Eaten in large doses

Effect methods

Is Showy baby's-breath toxic to humans?

Showy baby's-breath can be mildly harmful to humans when in direct contact with the skin. The sap of the plant contains saponins that can cause minor skin irritation. Symptoms include inflammation, rash, and itching. People who are particularly sensitive to saponins are most likely to experience symptoms. Wearing gloves when handling showy baby's-breath will prevent any skin irritation. Dry blooms of showy baby's-breath may also irritate the eyes, nose, and sinuses of some people, particularly those who already suffer from asthma or similar pre-existing conditions. They may experience difficulty breathing and other symptoms of an allergy or asthma.

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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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