What to do if you accidentally eat a calla lily? Learn the correct way to handle it

I. Plant Introduction

It belongs to the Araceae family, is a plant that can survive for many years, and is a perennial root plant of the genus Zantedeschia. Its leaves are relatively long and shaped much like a shield, and are green; the flower stem is relatively tall, taller than the leaves. The inflorescence is a spadix and is bright yellow; the spathe is relatively large and shaped like a Buddha's flame, and it comes in colors such as white, yellow, and pink, with white being the most common color.

It can be used as medicine to help clear heat and dissipate toxicity. It can treat burns: crush the fresh stems of this flower and apply it externally, and it can treat symptoms of wind-cold. Because it is toxic, do not take it internally without proper guidance, otherwise it will cause unpredictable harm to the body.

II. How to Handle Accidental Ingestion

1. It is toxic because it contains large amounts of alkaloids and crystals, so it may cause lethargy. Its toxicity is present in the tubers, flowers, and inflorescences; just eating a small piece will make the tongue swell and hurt, which is very frightening. Even if it is not swallowed, the tongue will go numb. If it has not been processed, you must never eat it carelessly.

2. If ingested by mistake, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately, because even eating just a small piece may cause a very severe poisoning reaction due to individual constitutional sensitivity. This is especially true for children, whose tolerance is relatively poor. If you cannot get medical treatment right away, you can crush ginger and drink it, which can relieve the symptoms, but it is still best to see a doctor, as that is more reliable.

3. Do not be too nervous; you can drink more plain water and eat a relatively light diet. You can repeatedly rinse your mouth with cold water to relieve it, or go to the hospital to buy drugs such as atropine to treat this condition.