With the increasing popularity of green plants, indoor flower cultivation has become a lifestyle trend for many families. While enjoying the beauty brought by green plants, we also need to understand the toxicity of some plants to prevent accidental ingestion and injury. Lagerstroemia indica, as a common ornamental plant, its leaf toxicity is often overlooked. This article will introduce the related situations of accidental ingestion of Lagerstroemia indica leaves, helping you understand its toxicity and countermeasures.
The toxicity of Lagerstroemia indica leavesLagerstroemia indica, also known as紫薇 or百日红, is a common deciduous tree. The leaves of Lagerstroemia indica contain certain toxins, mainly including alkaloids, volatile oils, etc. After accidentally ingesting Lagerstroemia indica leaves, the following symptoms may occur:
1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Diarrhea and abdominal pain
3. Throat discomfort and coughing
4. Eye swelling and tearing
5. Severe cases may show neurological symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and blurred consciousness
Measures for accidental ingestion of Lagerstroemia indica leaves1. Stop eating immediately: Once accidental ingestion of Lagerstroemia indica leaves is discovered, stop eating immediately to prevent further spread of the toxin.
2. Induce vomiting: For conscious patients, vomiting can be induced to expel the stomach contents. Specific methods are as follows:
(1) Stimulate the throat with fingers to cause a vomiting reflex;
(2) Drink warm water and wait for the stomach contents to be expelled.
3. Drink milk or soy milk: After accidentally ingesting Lagerstroemia indica leaves, drinking milk or soy milk can help neutralize the toxin.
4. Seek medical attention promptly: If the patient shows severe symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and blurred consciousness, they should be sent to the hospital immediately.
5. Clean the mouth: After ingestion, rinse the mouth with water to clear the toxins.
Preventive measures1. Understand plant toxicity: During the process of raising flowers, understand the toxicity of various plants to prevent accidental ingestion.
2. Place toxic plants out of reach of children: If there are children at home, place toxic plants out of their reach.
3. Enhance self-protection awareness: When in contact with plants, always be vigilant to prevent accidental ingestion.
Accidental ingestion of Lagerstroemia indica leaves may cause a series of discomfort symptoms and may even endanger life. During the process of raising flowers, we must fully understand the toxicity of plants and take corresponding preventive measures to ensure the safety of our families and ourselves. If accidentally ingested, timely countermeasures should be taken and professional medical help should be sought. It is hoped that this article can be of help to you.