Flowers attract everyone because of their beauty. But it is not necessary that the flower which is beautiful will also be fragrant. Some flowers, apart from being beautiful, are also poisonous. Not only this, eating these flowers can also cause death of a person. Today we are going to tell you about one such flower, Oleander. Know where this flower is found and how poisonous it is.
Oleander flower
Oleander flowers are considered poisonous. Recently, a 24-year-old nurse died after eating oleander flower in Kerala. After this incident, the Kerala government became strict and banned the use of this flower in 2 thousand temples of the state. Actually, this pink colored flower is known for its beauty. It is also used for worship in most temples. This is the reason why the Kerala government has banned its use in temples.
What do experts say
Let us tell you about oleander. Many experts have already advised to remain alert. Its flowers, stem and leaves can harm humans in different ways. Oleander flower and its leaves are mostly used to decorate temples and offer them in worship. Whereas it is used extensively in the temples of the South. According to the report of WebMD, the chemical present in it makes it dangerous. A chemical called glycoside is found in this plant, which is poisonous. It has a direct effect on the heart and stomach. As soon as this chemical reaches the body, it starts slowing down the heartbeat. Due to which a person dies.
According to the report of WebMD, not only eating this flower but also its juice can cause rashes on the skin. Chewing its leaves or eating its seeds can be fatal. This is not safe in any way. According to experts, the effect of its juice can cause skin problems. This is the reason why the use of its flowers, leaves or stem increases the risk of life.
Its bad effect on the body
Let us tell you that oleander is only for heart. And it harms not only the skin but many parts of the body. Due to this, eyesight can also be lost. Symptoms like diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, depression, inability to understand anything due to restlessness, fainting, and headache may appear. According to the report of America’s National Institute of Health, oleander is used as medicine for many diseases. This includes asthma, epilepsy, periods, malaria, ringworm.
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