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Is Black false hellebore Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read
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All parts of black false hellebore contain highly toxic compounds, with the highest concentration in the rhizome.
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Ingestion of just 0.6 grams of black false hellebore can be fatal.
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Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and can escalate to seizures, muscle cramps, and eventually death.
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Is Black false hellebore toxic to humans?

Black false hellebore is highly toxic, with all parts of the plant containing toxic compounds. The highest concentration is present in the rhizome. Consuming just 0.6 g of black false hellebore has previously resulted in death. If eaten, irritation of the mucous membranes, vomiting, and diarrhoea, will likely follow. A slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, headaches and lightheadedness, confusion, blurred vision, and excessive sweating are also common side effects of ingestion. In the more severe cases, it may lead to heart abnormalities, muscle cramps and twitching, sharp pains across the whole body, seizures, weakness, unconsciousness and death. If inhaled through the nose, the irritation to the skin will cause sneezing and coughing. It can also cause contact dermatitis if applied topically.
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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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