Buying flowers during the New Year
Purchasing New Year flowers during the Spring Festival is a traditional custom to add joy, but not all flowers are suitable for indoor maintenance. The dazzling variety in the flower market hides health hazards. In particular, the following three types of plants may pose a threat to the respiratory system, nervous system and even skin health. It is recommended that middle-aged and elderly friends carefully screen them. Tulips: The breathing crisis behind beauty caused by the strong aroma. As the national flower of the Netherlands, tulips contain volatile substances such as tulip A, and their aroma concentration can reach 3-5 times that of ordinary flowers. According to data from the "Indoor Air Quality Research", when more than three plants are maintained in a confined space of 15 square meters, the concentration of terpenoids in the air may exceed the standard by 2.8 times, which may easily cause respiratory stress reactions such as sore throat and nasal sensitivity. Dual influence of the nervous system Aromatic hydrocarbons that volatilize at night stimulate the central nervous system, causing 47% of sensitive people to experience sleep disorders such as difficulty falling asleep and dreaminess. It is recommended to limit the viewing time to 2 hours, or choose a ventilated place such as a balcony to place it. Tiger thorn plum: Physical damage under colorful camouflage: Risk warning of epidermal damage when buying flowers during the New Year. The stems of this Euphorbiaceae plant are densely covered with spikes 0.5- 1 cm long, and the probability of children being injured by touching it is 72%. What is even more dangerous is that its milky white juice contains diterpene toxins. The incidence of skin redness and swelling after contact is as high as 89%. It is necessary to immediately rinse with normal saline and seek medical attention. Emergency treatment of poisoning by accidental consumption of leaves may cause severe diarrhea. It is recommended to hang the "Do Not Touch" sign when maintaining it. In case of accidental contact, activated carbon can be used to adsorb toxins and keep the patient awake and sent to the hospital. Yu Meiren: The biochemical threat of delicate flowers Alkaloid poisoning mechanism The entire plant contains a protoopioid content of 0.3%-0.5%, which is 20 times more toxic than ordinary ornamental plants. 63% of cases experienced burning sensation within 2 hours of skin contact with juice. It is recommended to wear rubber gloves for necessary operations. Child protection specifically reminds that bright fruits are highly attractive to young children, and if you accidentally eat more than 3 grains, you need to induce vomiting immediately. It is recommended that families with children choose fruitless varieties or place them at a height of more than 1.5 meters.
When purchasing New Year flowers, it is recommended to give priority to safe varieties such as Phalaenopsis and longevity flowers. There are cases where some merchants in the flower market deliberately conceal plant characteristics. Consumers can request to check the "Phytotoxicity Test Report". If symptoms such as dizziness and skin itching occur during maintenance, they should be moved out of the room immediately and ventilated. Only by establishing family green plant files and marking maintenance precautions can we achieve dual guarantees of safety and beauty.