What are the symptoms after the latest succulent Lophophora williamsii cactus causes hallucinations?

Succulent plants are very common in our lives, and many people keep a pot of them in their spare time. Their cute appearance and the fleshy feel when you squeeze them are deeply loved by people. But recent reports say that some succulents are toxic and can cause hallucinations. Is this true? The potted plants we usually keep may actually be poisonous, so which succulents exactly are toxic, and what symptoms appear after poisoning? Let's take a look together with the editor.

Is it true that the Lophophora williamsii cactus causes hallucinations?

It is true that the Lophophora williamsii cactus causes hallucinations. Recently, customs seized a case involving the entry of the spineless cactus ”Silver Crown Yu”, and found that some "overseas online shopping" succulents can cause hallucinations. Among them, cacti of the genus Lophophora are a kind of hallucinogenic plant. The mescaline they contain has already been listed by public security organs as a hallucinogen-type drug. Everyone must be careful and cautious when choosing succulents, and do their homework on succulents before growing them, to avoid buying toxic succulents and harming their own and their family's health.

What are the symptoms after the Lophophora williamsii cactus causes hallucinations?

Experts say that cacti of the genus Lophophora can make patients' brains produce illusions and show symptoms similar to psychosis. In this situation, patients may engage in self-harm or behavior that harms others. Silver Crown Yu contains hallucinogenic alkaloids, which can cause hallucinations, mental confusion, and even threaten life. Some netizens also say that after taking it, symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and abdominal pain occur.

Can succulents be eaten?

A small number of succulents can be eaten, such as aloe, which is relatively common in our lives and has extremely strong edible and medicinal value. Many female friends use it to care for their skin, for beauty and whitening. Aloe can also protect the intestines, promote human absorption, and accelerate wound healing. Another common edible succulent in daily life is cactus. There are many kinds of succulents, and whether many succulents are edible is still unknown. For your own safety, it is recommended that everyone not eat them casually.

It is unexpected that cute succulent plants can actually be toxic. It is also hoped that relevant departments should carry out strict quarantine on plants allowed to be imported, to prevent diseases, insects, weeds, and other harmful organisms that endanger animals and plants from being introduced from abroad, and to avoid harming one's own and others' physical and mental health.