POISONOUS PLANTS ,by MOONMIST

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POISONOUS PLANTS ,

 

Treatment for Internal Poisoning 

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Plants Causing Internal Poisoning

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TREATMENT FOR INTERNAL POISONING;

 

1. Below is a list of treatments, in order of priority, for internal poisoning resulting from eating the toxic parts of the poisonous plants described  here.

    

    

2. If the person is conscious, have him drink large quantities of liquid. This serves to dilute the toxicity of the poison,  and should be done as quickly as possible after the poisoning.

    

3. If the person is conscious, induce vomiting by sticking a finger down the throat. This procedure should immediately follow the drinking of liquids, as it is designed to expel the now diluted toxins from the digestive  system.

    

4. Repeat the above two steps several times, first inducing liquids, then vomiting, in order to expel as much of the toxins from the system as possible.

    

5. After a thorough repetition of the liquid -vomit cycle, recheck the discussion of the plant and its toxins. Indicated for treating some plant poisonings is the ingestion of  tannin ( tannic  acid) or charcoal (activated).  In these cases, a few cups of the tannic acid  solution , or a few tablespoons of the powdered charcoal, should be sufficient. Tannin acts as an astringent in the digestive system, which in a sense slows down the digestive processes, thus limiting when desirable the release of toxins in to the lower intestines and the blood. Tannic acid solution can be produced by boiling the bark of the blackberry (Rubus), dock root (Rumex), or the haws of the Hawthorne (Crataegus) in water, straining the water through cloth, and  drinking the "tea.' Powdered activated charcoal, which  absorbs certain toxins, can be obtained by pulverizing the charcoal found in your fire pit.

    

6. keep the person comfortable. Keep him/ her  drinking more liuqids tan usual. Treat symptoms as they occur. Increase the intake of Vitamin C. This vitamin is believed to be effective in carrying toxins from the blood stream, ultimately dispelling them into the urine. Vitamin C can be obtained from the hips of the wild rose , from pine needles (Pinus), and from the leaves of the ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea). These plant parts can be mashed, boiled and strained through cloth to produce a "tea".

 

If the patient is unconscious, do not attempt to induce liquids or vomiting. Keep the person warm and watch for signs of respiratory failure. Mouth-to- month artificial respiration is the most effective, and can be rendered at any time should the person need it, first making certain that the mouth and throat are clear of obstructions.

 

If medical help is anticipated, preserve a sample of the offending plant for positive identification.

 

 

Time is an essential factor In  many cases of internal poisoning. The person generally can expect to survive the poisoning, but to feel sick for while. Care  should be taken not to alarm or excite the person unduly about the prospects of survival, and supportive treatment should be continued until after the person feels well.

 

 

[Mabon-Witch]

Very good information to have. A must if camping or eating wild foods.
Thank you for this information.