Is Venom orange Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

All parts of venom orange contain three toxic compounds: loganin, strychnine, and brucine.

Just 30 to 120 mg of venom orange can cause fatality.

Venom orange has the highest concentration of Strychnine recorded in any plant.

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Highly Toxic

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Seeds, Bark

Toxic parts to human

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Is Venom orange toxic to humans?

Containing three different toxic compounds, you'd be clever to cut your losses with venom orange and avoid ingestion altogether. All parts of the plant contain loganin, strychnine, and brucine, but the highest concentration of these is in the bark and seeds. You only need to consume around 30 to 120mg for venom orange to cause fatality. Strychnine is possibly the most harmful component, poisonous through inhalation, ingestion or absorption! If absorption occurs through the eyes or the mouth, it can lead to convulsions and asphyxia, a lack of oxygen that can be fatal. Venom orange actually holds a higher concentration of Strychnine than any plant yet recorded.

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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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