Nature Belarusian land lush and beautiful, gently sung in songs, rhyme in poetry and in prose described.It seems that even a home garden and kitchen garden surrounded by greenery and blooming like a rainbow.But, unfortunately, some of the plants that are lagging tenyatsya parks and country houses, is a kind of "book" called "Poisonous Plants of Belarus."
We suffer because of ignorance of the elementary rules of the world's flora
How many plant species in Belarus may harm humans?Of the twelve thousand, growing on its territory, but more than four units are hazardous to health and can cause substantial harm.Some of them, such strangers as Cow parsnip Sosnowski (affects chemical burns at a distance) and Canadian goldenrod (causes severe allergic reaction) are actively sting anyone to approach him close enough.Others are more passive and hurt only by direct contact.
When you're relaxing in the park, there is, alas, no sign reading "Beware of dangerous plants close," and sometimes it would have to hang up.After flora forests of Belarus is represented by a seemingly safe and highly poisonous chemical composition of herbs, flowers and shrubs.
most dangerous grains and fruits - is part responsible for the maintenance of life and the continuation of the species.We bring you the most dangerous poisonous plants Belarus (description).
beautiful, fragrant and poisonous lily of the valley
This cute harbinger of long-awaited spring, one of the first plants, symbolizing the beginning of a new life of nature, it is extremely tricky.Lily of the valley contains toxins in all parts: stems, leaves, and especially berries.The flower, which carries a pleasant and heady aroma, poisons even the water in the vase.The cause of death for a man can be eaten some berries lily of the valley.Harmful substances affect the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.Symptoms of poisoning - nausea and retching.Possible cardiac arrest.
Dazzling
buttercup buttercup family has more than 600 species.And a significant portion of them - poisonous.This plant with yellow, fiery flower grows in marshy areas.Buttercup is popularly known as "night blindness".
Like many others, these plants are poisonous forests of Belarus from the root to the tip of the leaf, especially juice, containing the protoanemonin.It is characterized by a sharp taste and aroma.No wonder yellow buttercup called "night blindness" because protoanemonin irritating to the eyes and can even cause temporary loss of vision.Provokes tearing, choking cough irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, causing a runny nose, throat spasms.
Sambucus racemosa - poisonous component of popular recipes
Elder kististaya, or, as most people say, red, have a greater toxic substances compared to black.This versatile plant flowers being treated for bronchitis and fruits clean dark patina copper cookware.But in the hands of amateurs, poisonous plants Belarus, whose names include the word elder, acquire the status of a dangerous medical preparation.
In the world everything is relative, so that the red part of the "guests" of alternative medicine in the inept hands transformed from a panacea for ills in poison.Ripe fruits are not malicious, but unripe berries, bark and leaves are harmful to the human body.The venom of the red elderberry contains cyanogenic compounds that disrupt the body's metabolism.Berry does great harm the digestive tract.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even dizziness - symptoms of poisoning green berries red elderberry.To eliminate the consequences of the use of poison, at a minimum, you will need several packs of activated carbon.And in severe cases - gastric lavage.
hemlock - an enemy that as close
Poisonous Plants of Belarus also have in their ranks the form called hemlock.It has a therapeutic effect is calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory, diuretic.He was received as the best cure for cancer, gout and rheumatism.Hemlock helps with migraines.However, it can rightly be given to the first place among the poisonous plants that grow on the territory of Belarus.
stem, leaves, flowers and fruits are poisonous.The main active substance - and coniine alkaloids, which in some cases causes paralysis.Pounded hemlock in the hands of the mouse emits a disgusting smell.Learn it will have no trudv.Height from 30 to 60 centimeters, with white, small flowers and long petals dark green.This poisonous weeds confidently occupied the forest glades and grows close to people's homes.
bittersweet - delicious and very dangerous plant
Name bittersweet emerged from the fact that at first the taste of berry sugar, and has a second mouth becomes unpleasant.Especially she attracts those who are not familiar with its popular name - "Wolfberry".Long-term shrub height of 30 to 180 cm, plastered with bright red, shiny berries small.In folk medicine, it is used as the treatment of eczema and asthma, and in irregular menstruation and sexually transmitted diseases.Berry nightshade cause severe poisoning in humans, which is accompanied by pain in the stomach.
Pursues nausea, vomiting, and sometimes shortness of breath.Poisonous plants Belarus, photos are presented in the article, you need to remember.This will prevent possible trouble and save the most interesting of the deplorable errors.
Apple - a tasty vitamin bomb poison
all known and loved since childhood fairy tale of Snow White, a charming princess, wicked stepmother who poisoned apple beauty, too, would be appropriate in this article.History romantic and tender, and no one ever thought about the fact that this fruit can seriously poisoned person.Brown grains of the core contain iodine, which under current conditions is lacking in the body.In addition, the useful, the bones have a glycoside amygdalin, which in large quantities is poison, leading to serious diseases.But 5-7 pips per day for an adult - a useful rate.Children, on the contrary, all should refrain from them.With normal levels of iodine improves memory, headaches disappear, the person becomes attentive (data status of the disease and are a manifestation of iodine deficiency).
There are other poisonous plants in Belarus.The list can be replenished, and delicacies such innocuous as cherries, apricots, plums and peaches.Do not forget about the cost of the fruit with seeds, they can also adversely affect health.At the heart of amygdalin also present, so it is best to remove it in the pre-mentioned preservation of fruits.
Another name will be familiar to smokers poison - hydrogen cyanide.About the dangers it knows quite a lot, so do not expose yourself to unnecessary danger.This chemical compound is the natural protection of the fetus and protects it from being eaten by animals.
Poisonous Plants of Belarus many familiar from childhood.For example, well-known and seemingly only useful and tasty potatoes, can also lead to poisoning.Greenish in the sun tubers accumulate a poison whose name - solanine, which leads to fever and even seizures.No less dangerous and green tomato fruits.
plant world - the world of exciting and amazing
But do not forget that the plant world is very dangerous for people far from the flora and do not possess the minimum amount of knowledge.Poisonous Plants of Belarus pose a greater therapeutic effect.In the capable hands of the medicine man, a person with knowledge of traditional medicine, they are able to heal, relieve pain, suppress diseases, but at the same time can do irreparable harm to your health.
