Originating from south-eastern Europe, gold lacquer is a real feast for the eyes in local gardens - especially during its heyday. But can it be planted without hesitation or is it poisonous?
Unfortunately, the beautiful gold paint is poisonous
Cardiac glycosides poison the organism
The gold lacquer smells outrageously good and thus belies its toxic cardiac glycosides (cheirotoxin and cheiroside). These are found throughout the plant and especially in the seeds. Poisoning from this plant is similar to poisoning from Foxglove. The following symptoms of poisoning can occur after consumption:
- nausea
- Vomit
- diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal Pain
- cardiac arrhythmias
Formerly a well-known medicinal plant
Although the entire plant is poisonous, it is medicinal in minute amounts. In the past it was used to treat ulcers, diseases of the spleen and liver, to promote childbirth and menstruation, to strengthen the heart and as a laxative, among other things.
tips
To be on the safe side, you should wear gardening gloves when cutting the gold paint!