Beware Some Common Houseplants Are Poisonous
by admin on Monday, May 9th, 2011 | No Comments
There are a number of houseplants that contain toxins that children and pets should avoid. There is quite a bit of research out about how plants are great for improving air quality indoors. Philodendron and devils ivy are noted to be plants that can help with air quality, but these two plants can also be dangerous. The Children’s Hospital in Boston has stated that plants are the second leading cause of poisoning in children.
Dieffenbachia is a beautiful tropical plant that many people grow in their homes. Dieffenbachia contain a toxic compound called oxalic acid. This can cause dermatitis, severe eye irritation and damage. Eating Dieffenbachia is even worse, as this plant is also called dumb cane for a reason. You can have swelling in the mouth tongue, and throat. There is typically voice loss also associated with ingestion. There are a numberThanks For Shopping At – The Shopping Mall – http://www.theshoppingmall.us/
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