What to do if pricked by a cactus
Today, the editor will elaborate on what to do if pricked by a cactus and the experience of green plant maintenance for dealing with cactus pricks. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Cactus is one of the most ornamental plants, very suitable for raising at home, and it can also effectively purify the indoor air. However, many people want to know if cacti are poisonous. Since cacti are full of thorns, they can get pricked accidentally, causing the skin to swell. Therefore, most people think that cacti are poisonous. So, what should we do if pricked by a cactus? Let's find out together with the editor.
【One, Are cacti poisonous?】
Although most species of cacti are not poisonous, there are a few species that are. Cacti are among them, but the toxicity is not significant. If people are pricked by the thorns of a cactus during cultivation, they will only experience redness and swelling, which will gradually subside after a few days.
However, most cactus thorns contain toxins. When pricked, the skin will swell, ache, and become itchy. But their flesh generally does not contain toxins and can be eaten, with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying. But due to the variety of species, it cannot be said that they are completely non-poisonous.
【Two, What to do if pricked by a cactus】
Generally, as long as you do not touch it, you will not get pricked. However, if you are pricked by a cactus thorn, you must first remove the thorn from the skin and then disinfect the area. Otherwise, the skin will continue to swell and will be accompanied by a certain amount of pain. Therefore, it is best not to touch cacti carelessly.
What to do if pricked by a cactus
Moreover, the cacti available in the market now come in bright colors and many are a bit expensive but are very popular. In fact, the bright colors of these cacti are mostly dyed later with chemical agents, and placing them indoors can release toxic gases that are harmful to people's health. Moreover, they don't last long and are not cost-effective.
【Three, What are the benefits of cacti?】
Cacti have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. In addition, they are also effective in beauty, clearing blood stasis, detoxifying, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, lowering cholesterol, and promoting metabolism. Therefore, cacti do have certain medicinal value and can also be eaten. Slicing and stir-frying cacti results in a very cool and delicious dish.
However, note that the thornless varieties of cacti may be poisonous, so it is best not to eat them. In nature, non-poisonous cacti mostly rely on thorns for self-defense, while poisonous cacti can rely on their own toxins for self-defense.
Through the detailed introduction above, I believe everyone now knows whether cacti are poisonous. Generally speaking, cacti are poisonous, but the toxicity is not significant, and you will recover after a few days even if pricked. Therefore, flower lovers do not need to worry during cultivation. As for what to do if pricked by a cactus, you can follow the solutions mentioned above.
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