‘Breath of the Devil’
In Vietnam, there is a flower called the “Breath of the Devil,” or the “Trumpet of Angels,” which is planted quite a lot. However, it is a highly toxic flower. This flower comes in various colors such as white, yellow, and pink. It contains scopolamine, a substance that has a strong effect on the central nervous system. When smelling this flower, people can enter an unconscious state, unable to control their behavior and speaking nonsensically. In high doses, scopolamine can cause respiratory arrest and death. In low doses, it causes strong hallucinations and sedation, leaving the person poisoned in a hypnotic state.
Therefore, although this flower looks beautiful, it should not be planted as decoration to avoid poisoning adults, children, pets, and causing intoxication.
Belladonna Lily
The Belladonna Lily is a flower with a unique beauty. It is considered the symbol of the Japanese autumn. In Japanese, the Belladonna Lily is called “higanbana.” This flower grows in clusters and can bloom in a beautiful flower bed. In Japanese, “higan” means the other world, used to refer to the world of the deceased. For the Japanese, O-higan is a day to remember and visit the ancestors’ graves. Therefore, the Belladonna Lily is considered a flower that symbolizes the beauty of death.
In other countries, Belladonna Lily is considered a flower that guides the soul to the other side. Therefore, planting Belladonna Lily inside the house will negatively affect the feng shui of the home and the fate of the family.
Research shows that Belladonna Lily contains a certain amount of toxins, especially in the bulb. The lycorine in the bulb can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Therefore, although this flower is beautiful, it should not be planted indiscriminately.
Oleander
This is a flower that many people grow or place in the house during the spring. It contains alkaloid diterpenoids, including methyllycaconitine – a highly toxic substance. Ingesting a small amount of this substance can cause poisoning symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. If a large amount is consumed, it can lead to death.
Calla Lily
This flower has an attractive shape and vibrant colors. According to feng shui, Calla Lily represents sincerity, understanding, and eternal love. However, Calla Lily is a toxic flower. It contains hydragin-cyanogenic glycoside. When entering the body, this substance can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid breathing.
Rhododendron
All parts of the rhododendron plant contain the toxins andromedotoxin and arbutin glucoside. When entering the body, these substances can cause poisoning with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drooling, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily is quite beautiful but contains highly toxic alkaloids. Ingesting a large amount of alkaloids accidentally can cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, seizures, and diarrhea.
Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel contains the toxic substances oleandrin and neriin. When touching or ingesting parts of this plant, humans can experience poisoning with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, loss of body control, and even unconsciousness, endangering their lives.
Be cautious when buying these 6 stunningly beautiful flowers as they may pose hidden dangers
Although these are all types of plants, ornamental flowers are loved by many people because of their attractive appearance, they actually contain toxins. If you buy them and place them in your house, you should be cautious to avoid “inviting harm into your body”.
Beautiful but Deadly: Exquisite Flowering Plants to Beware of
Flowering Plants to Beware of’>These types of plants are highly valued for their decorative value due to their beautiful flowers, but they can also be highly toxic, so caution should be taken to avoid any harm.
