- That's why thuja is so poisonous
- Particularly vulnerable people
- Protect hands and face when handling Thuja
Like all false cypresses, the Thuja is also highly poisonous, in all parts of the plant. Especially children and also many pets and grazing animals are endangered by thuja. When planting a tree of life hedge, you should therefore choose a location where nobody is endangered by the thuja.
Thuja is highly toxic
That's why thuja is so poisonous
Thuja contains large amounts of essential oils in all parts of the plant:
- thujone
- camphor
- tannins
- terpineols
- flavonoids
However, a life-threatening situation only arises if parts of the tree of life are consumed. The consequences of poisoning by thuja are:
- Nausea, nausea
- bowel problems
- Skin and mucous membrane irritation
- cramps
- paralysis
- Kidney and liver damage
If you suspect that a child or animal has eaten parts of a thuja, you should contact the poison control center immediately and contact a doctor.
Particularly vulnerable people
Of course, children who put parts of the plant in their mouths out of curiosity are particularly at risk. But pregnant women should also stay away. Thuja can cause a miscarriage.
To be on the safe side, you should avoid a thuja hedge in gardens with children and/or pets.
Protect hands and face when handling Thuja
When caring for and especially when cutting the Thuja hedge, plant sap escapes, which can cause severe skin reactions on the bare skin.
Therefore, you should always wear gloves, long-sleeved clothing and possibly a face mask when working on the Thuja hedge.
tips
Even if thuja is highly toxic, you can put plant remains on the compost. Wear a respirator when shredding them, as some people are allergic to even the smallest particles.